Total Workers Affected
9,221
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Professional & Technical Services
Cisco Systems
9,221 workers across 4 WARN notices, primarily in CA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 9,221
- Workers cut
- 4
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 2,305
- Avg / notice
Cisco Systems has 4 recorded WARN filings affecting 9,221 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Cisco Systems has 4 recorded filings covering 9,221 workers across 1 state, primarily CA, the 16th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Cisco Systems put 9,221 workers on WARN notice across 4 filings - the 16th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #16
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 1%
- larger than 99% of tracked employers
- 4
- Recorded WARN filings
- 1
- state affected, led by CA
Where Cisco Systems Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
4
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Aug 2025
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 60.0%
9,221 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2025
Mass Layoff
McCarthy Blvd Milpitas, CA · Professional & Technical Services
Effective: Aug 13, 2025
157
workers
Filed Aug 13, 2025
Mass Layoff
Francois Blvd San Francisco, CA · Professional & Technical Services
Effective: Aug 13, 2025
64
workers
Filed Aug 13, 2025
2024
Mass Layoff
San Jose, CA · Information Technology
Effective: Feb 14, 2024
5,000
workers
Filed Feb 14, 2024
2022
Mass Layoff
San Jose, CA · Information Technology
Effective: Nov 16, 2022
4,000
workers
Filed Nov 16, 2022
How Cisco Systems compares in Professional & Technical Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12,127 | 17 | CA | |
| 2 | Cisco Systems (this page) | 9,221 | 4 | CA |
| 3 | Salesforce | 7,406 | 4 | CA |
| 4 | STARTEK | 1,275 | 4 | VA |
| 5 | Alorica | 915 | 4 | VA |
| 6 | Charter Communications | 889 | 8 | WI |
| 7 | Intel Corporation | 865 | 6 | CA |
| 8 | Oracle America | 815 | 11 | CA |
| 9 | Northrop Grumman | 748 | 8 | VA |
What this means for CA workers
Cisco Systems has 4 recorded WARN filings covering 9,221 workers, most recently on Aug 13, 2025.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in CA, where Cisco Systems's filings were reported. CA layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Cisco Systems WARN Record
Cisco Systems has 4 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 9,221 workers between Nov 16, 2022 and Aug 13, 2025. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Cisco Systems ranks #5 of 630 tracked employers in CA. Among the 8 other Professional & Technical Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 902 affected workers -- Cisco Systems's 9,221 sits well above that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to CA's workforce agency, in the Professional & Technical Services sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 2,305 workers per notice, Cisco Systems's filings fall into a pattern that resembles full-facility closures or company-wide restructuring, events that can reshape local labor markets for years. The 4 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on CA-based Cisco Systems notices should contact the CA workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cisco Systems laying off workers? ▼
Cisco Systems has filed 4 WARN Act notices affecting 9,221 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Aug 13, 2025.
How many people has Cisco Systems laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Cisco Systems has affected 9,221 workers total, averaging 2,305 workers per notice.
What states has Cisco Systems had layoffs in? ▼
Cisco Systems has filed WARN notices in 1 state: CA.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a Cisco Systems layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Cisco Systems's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Cisco Systems has affected 9,221 workers across 4 WARN filings in the Professional & Technical Services sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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The full PlainLayoffs employer roster, covering every recorded employer including Cisco Systems, is available as CSV. Underlying WARN Act filings are public records; see our methodology for the compilation method.
Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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| Sources | Public state WARN-Act layoff registries |