Disney IT Employee Trains H-1B Replacement Before Layoff
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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 in TX affecting its IT team as of April 27, 2026.
LayoffTalk has tracked 31 layoff events at The Walt Disney Company since September 2020, including 125 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 29 additional events known from news reporting.
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