Total Workers Affected
22,063
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Information Technology
Meta Platforms
22,063 workers across 8 WARN notices, primarily in CA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 22,063
- Workers cut
- 8
- WARN notices
- 2
- States
- 2,758
- Avg / notice
Meta Platforms has 8 recorded WARN filings affecting 22,063 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Meta Platforms has 8 recorded filings covering 22,063 workers across 2 states, primarily CA, the 6th-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
Meta Platforms put 22,063 workers on WARN notice across 8 filings - the 6th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #6
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 1%
- larger than 99% of tracked employers
- 8
- Recorded WARN filings
- 2
- states affected, led by CA
Where Meta Platforms Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
8
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Feb 2026
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) 100.0%
22,063 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2026
Mass Layoff
Discovery Way Sunnyvale, CA · Information Technology
Effective: Feb 2, 2026
52
workers
Filed Feb 2, 2026
Mass Layoff
King County, WA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 20, 2026
331
workers
Filed Jan 19, 2026
Mass Layoff
E Waterfront Drive Playa Vista, CA · Information Technology
Effective: Jan 16, 2026
53
workers
Filed Jan 16, 2026
Mass Layoff
Airport Boulevard Burlingame, CA · Information Technology
Effective: Jan 16, 2026
219
workers
Filed Jan 16, 2026
2025
Mass Layoff
Seattle, WA · Other Services
Effective: Dec 22, 2025
101
workers
Filed Oct 23, 2025
2023
Mass Layoff
Menlo Park, CA · Information Technology
Effective: Mar 14, 2023
10,000
workers
Filed Mar 14, 2023
2022
Mass Layoff
Bellevue, WA · Other Services
Effective: Jan 13, 2023
307
workers
Filed Nov 11, 2022
Mass Layoff
Menlo Park, CA · Information Technology
Effective: Nov 9, 2022
11,000
workers
Filed Nov 9, 2022
How Meta Platforms compares in Information Technology
What this means for CA workers
Meta Platforms has 8 recorded WARN filings covering 22,063 workers, most recently on Feb 2, 2026.
- 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 Meta Platforms'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 Meta Platforms WARN Record
With 8 separate WARN Act filings in this dataset, Meta Platforms has one of the more extensive recorded layoff-notice histories, covering 22,063 workers from Nov 9, 2022 through Feb 2, 2026, and even that likely understates the real total (why). By total workers affected, Meta Platforms ranks #3 of 630 tracked employers in CA. Among the 8 other Information Technology employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 2,550 affected workers -- Meta Platforms's 22,063 sits well above that group's typical scale. Filings span 2 states, most concentrated in CA (Information Technology), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 2,758 workers per notice, Meta Platforms's filings fall into a pattern that resembles full-facility closures or company-wide restructuring, events that can reshape local labor markets for years. With 8 separate recorded filings, this is not an isolated event, the cadence of notices points to recurring workforce adjustment tied to industry cycles, merger integration, or capacity right-sizing.
Workers on CA-based Meta Platforms 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 Meta Platforms laying off workers? ▼
Meta Platforms has filed 8 WARN Act notices affecting 22,063 workers across 2 states. The most recent notice was filed on Feb 2, 2026.
How many people has Meta Platforms laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Meta Platforms has affected 22,063 workers total, averaging 2,758 workers per notice.
What states has Meta Platforms had layoffs in? ▼
Meta Platforms has filed WARN notices in 2 states: CA, WA.
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 Meta Platforms 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 Meta Platforms's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Meta Platforms has affected 22,063 workers across 8 WARN filings in the Information Technology 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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