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Disney IT Employee Trains H-1B Replacement Before Layoff

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1 OF 173,250 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Dallas, Texas, USA.

Department affected: IT.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

An IT employee at The Walt Disney Company was laid off after training his own H-1B visa replacement. This incident highlights ongoing workforce reductions within the company, reflecting broader trends in the tech industry. The layoff occurred in October 2023, with the employee's role being eliminated as part of a restructuring effort. The situation raises concerns about job security and the impact of outsourcing on domestic workers. Disney's decision to replace employees with H-1B visa holders has sparked discussions about labor practices in the tech sector.

The Walt Disney Company cut 1 jobs affecting its IT team as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 34 layoff events at The Walt Disney Company since September 2020, affecting a combined 45,999 employees.

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The Walt Disney CompanyDIS
Communication Services · 173,250 employees
34
EVENTS TRACKED
63K
AFFECTED SINCE 2020
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CREATED APR 21, 2026LAST UPDATED APR 28, 2026