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Microsoft Files WARN Notice for Mass Layoff of 605 Employees in Redmond

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
605
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.3%
PLANNED DATE
Sep 4, 2026
ESTIMATED FROM REPORTING
605 OF 228,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Redmond, Washington.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Strauss Borrelli PLLC is investigating Microsoft Corporation for a potential WARN Act violation after Microsoft notified the Washington Employment Security Department on July 6, 2026 of a decision to conduct a mass layoff at its Redmond, Washington facility. The firm states that 605 employees are reported to be affected and alleges Microsoft may have failed to provide the 60 days' notice required under the federal WARN Act, potentially entitling employees to 60 days of severance pay and benefits. The notice filing suggests the layoffs are planned rather than already completed, triggering the investigation into whether the required prior written notice was given. The firm is soliciting affected employees to come forward for potential legal remedies related to insufficient WARN notice.

Microsoft Corporation cut 605 jobs as of September 4, 2026.

That is roughly 0.3% of the 228,000 people Microsoft Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 51 layoff events at Microsoft Corporation since January 2023, affecting a combined 124,423 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff3 hours ago

Microsoft Corporation has announced planned job cuts affecting 605 employees, expected around September 2026. Were you notified, or are you still waiting to hear? What is leadership telling employees? You can post anonymously below.

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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Microsoft Corporation.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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