Layoffs in July 2025

4 source-backed updates on job cuts at 4 companies, from company announcements, SEC filings, state WARN notices and news reports. Each one lists its sources and what they don’t cover.

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Oil and gas · 1

Chevron · Confirmed reductionAbout 645 positions cut in Texas and North Dakota after Hess dealConfirmed July 23, 2025; effective September 26, 2025 · Sources: Bloomberg, ABC13 Houston

Pharmaceuticals · 1

Merck · Announced planAbout 6,000 roles to be cut under multiyear cost-savings programAnnounced July 29, 2025 · Sources: SEC Form 8-K, Pharmaceutical Executive, Fierce Pharma

Semiconductors · 1

Intel · Announced reductionCore workforce to shrink to about 75,000 by the end of 2025Announced July 24, 2025 · Sources: Euronews, with AP, Computing

Software · 1

Microsoft · Confirmed reductionAbout 9,000 jobs cut, nearly 4% of workforceReported July 2, 2025 · Sources: CNBC (via Cornell ILR Catherwood Library), Verdict

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