Walmart Cuts 1,500 Tech Jobs Amid H1B Hiring Controversy
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What we know
Department affected: Technology.
Based on news reporting.
Summary
Walmart has announced the layoff of 1,500 employees in its technology department, a move that has sparked outrage due to the company's ongoing hiring of H1B visa workers. The layoffs are part of a broader restructuring effort as Walmart seeks to streamline its operations and reduce costs. This decision comes amid criticism regarding the balance between domestic job cuts and the hiring of foreign workers. The layoffs are expected to impact various tech roles, although specific locations were not disclosed. This significant reduction in workforce reflects the challenges faced by Walmart in adapting to the evolving retail landscape.
Walmart cut 1,500 jobs affecting its Technology team as of May 15, 2026.
That is roughly 0.1% of the 2,300,000 people Walmart employs.
LayoffTalk has tracked 51 layoff events at Walmart since June 2023, including 4,473 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 35 additional events known from news reporting.
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