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Verizon Announces Largest Layoff in History with 13,000 Employees Affected

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
13,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~13%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
13,000 OF 101,200 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Verizon Communications Inc. has confirmed its largest-ever layoff, affecting over 13,000 employees as part of a restructuring drive. This significant workforce reduction is aimed at streamlining operations and adapting to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments across the company, although specific locations and departments have not been detailed. This move reflects Verizon's ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and respond to competitive pressures in the telecommunications industry. The layoffs are set to take effect immediately, marking a pivotal moment in the company's operational strategy.

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 13,000 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 12.8% of the 101,200 people Verizon Communications Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 29 layoff events at Verizon Communications Inc. since September 2023, affecting a combined 53,161 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 13,000 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 13,000 jobs on March 20, 2026. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff23 hours ago

Verizon Communications Inc. cut 13,000 jobs on November 20, 2025. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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Communication Services · 101,200 employees
29
EVENTS TRACKED
168K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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