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US judge blocks Trump admin from firing workers during govt shutdown

A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday indefinitely barred the Trump administration from firing federal employees during the government shutdown, saying that labor unions were likely to prevail on their claims that the cuts were arbitrary and politically motivated. US District Judge Susan Illston granted a preliminary injunction that bars the firings while a lawsuit challenging them plays out. She had previously issued a temporary restraining order against the job cuts that was set to expire Wednesday. Illston, who was nominated by Democratic President Bill Clinton, has said she believes the evidence will ultimately show the mass firings were illegal and in excess of authority. Federal agencies are enjoined from issuing layoff notices or acting on notices issued since the government shut down October 1. Illston said that her order does not apply to notices sent before the shutdown. The Republican administration has slashed jobs in education, health and other areas it says are

Amazon to cut 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on AI accelerates

Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence. The reductions we're sharing today are a continuation of this work to get even stronger by further reducing bureaucracy, removing layers, and shifting resources to ensure we're investing in our biggest bets and what matters most to our customers' current and future needs, Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology at Amazon said in message to employees Tuesday. Included in the letter was a memo to Amazon staff last year from CEO Andy Jassy. Teams and individuals impacted by the job cuts will be notified on Tuesday.

Amazon’s biggest layoffs since 2023: Why is Amazon laying off 30,000 corporate employees?

Amazon is cutting around 30,000 corporate jobs — its biggest layoff round since 2023 — as CEO Andy Jassy pushes to cut costs and streamline operations.

Amazon to cut 30,000 corporate jobs starting Tuesday, largest since 2022

Amazon will lay off around 30,000 corporate employees this week, its largest job cut since 2023, as CEO Andy Jassy pushes cost control, AI-driven efficiency, and leaner operations

Indian-origin startup offers jobs to laid-off Meta staff, pay up to ₹5.2 cr

Meta to cut 600 positions from its AI labs; Smallest AI, led by Indian-origin founder Sudarshan Kamath, has offered to hire these affected employees with top salaries of $600,000

Meta to lay off 600 employees amid AI overhaul, top-tier staff retained

Meta's layoffs will hit employees in AI infrastructure, Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Research unit (FAIR) and other AI product teams

No layoffs expected from AI, says HDFC Bank's CEO amid tech shift

The country's largest private sector lender HDFC Bank does not see its use of artificial intelligence leading to any layoffs, a top company official has said. The lender, which had 2.20 lakh employees as of September, is carrying out some "lighthouse experiments" in technologies, including generative AI, which will deliver its advantages in the next 18-24 months, HDFC Bank Chief Executive and Managing Director Sashidhar Jagdishan said on Saturday. "Frankly, AI is not going (to result in) any layoff whatsoever in our bank, at least. Because I see this as a massive opportunity to move people from the backend to the front end or to the technology end," Jagdishan told reporters in the post-earnings call, replying to a specific question on the impact of AI on jobs. "It's only going to change the mix of where our people are going to be positioned. But, it is not going to reduce people apart from normal attrition that we have," he added in the remarks that come amid heightened concerns ove

Who is Deepak Jesrani? NBC's Indian-origin drama chief who was laid off

Deepak Jesrani, who shaped NBC's hit dramas for over 20 years, is among senior executives laid off as NBCUniversal undergoes restructuring ahead of its split with Versant.

Nestlé to cut 16,000 jobs globally: New CEO pushes restructuring to revive growth

Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, has announced it will slash 16,000 jobs over the next two years.

Nestle plans to slash 16,000 jobs as new CEO speeds up turnaround

The reductions, which would amount to about 6 per cent of the workforce, will be made over the next two years, the maker of Nespresso coffee capsules and KitKat candy bars said

Another layoff: Amazon to cut jobs — here’s why | Private jobs | AI | Job cut

Amazon is reportedly planning to slash up to 15% of its human resources workforce as the tech giant invests heavily in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure.

Amazon may lay off 15% of HR roles, others in fresh round of job cuts

Amazon's human resources division, known as PXT or the People eXperience Technology team, which has over 10,000 staff globally, will be impacted the most, along with other core consumer businesses

Trump admin begins mass federal layoffs, escalating US govt shutdown fight

The administration plans to slash at least 4,100 workers from the government during the shutdown, according to newly filed court documents

TCS headcount falls below 6 lakh for the first time in years amid layoffs and restructuring

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has seen its workforce shrink sharply in Q2FY26.

Winning with AI: It's not AI, but users of AI, who'll take your job

The authors' calm and confident approach makes AI seem less monstrous than it is made out to be

Trump blames Democrats for federal layoffs as govt shutdown enters day 6

Republican and Democratic lawmakers at an impasse on reopening the federal government provided few public signs Sunday of meaningful negotiations taking place to end what is about to be a six-day shutdown with President Donald Trump saying that layoffs are occurring. Asked on Sunday night when federal workers would be fired as he has threatened to do, Trump told reporters: It's taking place right now and it's all because of the Democrats. The Democrats are causing the loss of a lot of jobs, Trump added, declining to answer a question about which agencies are subject to the cuts. The possibility of layoffs would escalate an already tense situation in which Washington lawmakers have struggled to find common ground and build mutual trust. Leaders in both parties are betting that public sentiment has swung their way, putting pressure on the other side to cave. Democrats are insisting on renewing subsidies to cover health insurance costs for millions of households, while Trump wants to

Renault plans to cut 3,000 jobs under voluntary exit scheme: Report

The newsletter quoted a source familiar with the matter as saying that a final decision should be made by the end of the year

TCS offers severance pay of up to 2 yrs' salary amid workforce realignment

TCS is offering severance pay of up to two years' salary to long-serving staff whose skills no longer match company needs, as it realigns workforce

Google lays off woman on O-1 visa: What it is and how it differs from H-1B

US O-1 visa is a special non-immigrant visa provided to individuals exhibiting extraordinary ability. Eligibility requires meeting stringent criteria that establish national or international acclaim

Bosch to axe 13,000 jobs in Germany as Tesla, BYD gain; Trump tariffs bite

Bosch said the cuts were necessary due to weak demand, rising costs and intensifying competition in the global auto market