Oracle layoffs begin again as employees receive immediate termination notices

Oracle began a new round of layoffs, with some employees receiving immediate termination notices and their last working day on the day of the letter. It is the third round this year; headcount fell from about 162,000 in May 2025 to 141,000 in May 2026.

• Employees receive letters: 'today is your last working day'
• Oracle headcount fell from 162,000 to 141,000 in a year
• Third layoff round this year; number affected not disclosed
• Laid-off workers were promised severance via DocuSign