About 8,000 jobs cut, 10% of staff; 6,000 open roles closed
Source-backed update · Confirmed reduction · Meta
EventMemo reported April 23, 2026; layoffs from May 20, 2026
ReportedApril 23, 2026
Added to WorkHushApril 23, 2026
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Sources
NPR (via OPB) · Apr 23, 2026Supports: Reported a memo from Chief People Officer Janelle Gale saying Meta would lay off 10% of staff, about 8,000 workers, on May 20 and not fill 6,000 open roles; a Meta spokesperson confirmed the memo's accuracy.Open the sourceTechRepublic · Apr 24, 2026Supports: Reported a Meta spokesperson confirmed the cuts and that US severance is 16 weeks of base pay plus two weeks per year of service.Open the source
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Which teams and locations are affected, and final last working days, are not established in the sources.
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