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FedEx Faces Criticism for Hiring H-1B Workers While Laying Off US Staff

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Dec 24, 2025

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Based on news reporting.

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FedEx Corporation (Garland) has come under scrutiny for hiring hundreds of H-1B workers while simultaneously laying off US staff. This controversy arises following the company's recent acquisition of a $2.24 billion federal contract. The layoffs have sparked significant public backlash, with critics questioning the company's commitment to American jobs. Although specific numbers of employees affected by the layoffs were not disclosed, the situation highlights ongoing tensions regarding employment practices in the wake of substantial federal contracts.

LayoffTalk has tracked 63 layoff events at FedEx Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 18,788 employees.

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FedEx CorporationFDX
Industrials · 306,000 employees
63
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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