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Microsoft Lays Off Dozens of Workers in Washington State

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
36
EFFECTIVE DATE
Aug 4, 2025
36 OF 228,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Washington, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Microsoft Corporation has laid off approximately 36 employees in Washington state as part of a workforce reduction strategy. The layoffs are part of the company's ongoing adjustments to its operations, reflecting broader trends in the tech industry. While the specific departments affected were not detailed, the decision underscores the challenges faced by Microsoft amid changing market conditions. The company continues to adapt its workforce to align with its strategic goals and operational needs.

Microsoft Corporation cut 36 jobs in WA as of August 4, 2025.

LayoffTalk has tracked 53 layoff events at Microsoft Corporation since January 2023, including 4,067 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 39 additional events known from news reporting.

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Microsoft CorporationMSFT
Information Technology · 228,000 employees
53
EVENTS TRACKED
4,067
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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