FedEx Faces Criticism for Hiring H-1B Workers Amid US Layoffs

FedEx Corporation (Garland) has come under scrutiny for hiring hundreds of H-1B workers while simultaneously laying off US staff. This situation arises following the company's recent acquisition of a $2.24 billion federal contract. The layoffs have sparked questions about the company's employment strategies and priorities, particularly in light of its decision to bring in foreign workers. While specific numbers of affected employees were not disclosed, the juxtaposition of hiring foreign labor against domestic layoffs has raised significant concerns among stakeholders and the public.

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