Below is a full breakdown of Amazon’s layoff activity, including affected locations, employee totals by event. In 2026, the largest impact occurred in California where 7,020 employees were affected.
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Website
amazon.com
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California
118
Total Events
15,206
Employees Affected
7
States Affected
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Palo Alto | California | 2 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amazon | Sunnyvale | California | 85 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amazon | Jersey City | New Jersey | 72 | - | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amazon | Various locations in Washington | Washington | 2,303 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amazon | Whittier | California | 126 | Oct 2, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Amazon | La Verne | California | 107 | Oct 2, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Amazon | La Habra | California | 173 | Oct 2, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Amazon | Mission Viejo | California | 149 | Oct 2, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 |
Events and employees affected by month
7 states reported
