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When does Verizon notify the New Jersey state regarding the number of people being laid-off and the date when they get laid off or the date they are off payroll? Currently, I don't see Verizon on the NJ WARN Notice for 2025 for Nov'25 or Dec'25 or 2026.
https://nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/WARN/2025_WARN_Notice_Archive.pdf
Has Verizon already notified other states of the upcoming layoffs? Is it listed in your states WARN notice?
As of November 18, 2025, Verizon is undergoing its largest-ever round of layoffs, affecting approximately 15,000 employees (about 15% of its roughly 100,000-person workforce). These cuts, driven by subscriber losses, rising competition from rivals like T-Mobile and AT&T, and a push for cost restructuring under new CEO Dan Schulman, are primarily targeting non-union management roles and could impact over 20% of those positions.
Additionally, around 180-200 corporate-owned retail stores are being converted to franchises, shifting those employees off Verizon’s payroll. Announcements and notifications are expected as early as this week, with some reports pointing to November 20 as a key date for broader rollout.
There is no publicly accessible “layoff list” for Verizon (or most companies), as these processes are handled internally and confidentially to comply with privacy laws and avoid leaks. The layoff list is not something employees can independently check online or through external databases. Instead, determination relies on official company communication. Below, I’ll outline the most reliable ways to find out if you’re affected, based on employee reports, past Verizon practices, and current news.
Steps to Determine If You’re on the Layoff List
Tip: Keep your phone on and check voicemail/email frequently, especially on weekdays starting November 18-20. If you’re remote or in a different time zone, confirm your contact info in Verizon’s HR portal (e.g., via MyHR or Workday) is up to date.
Attend Company-Wide or Team Meetings “Survivors” (those not laid off) often receive a follow-up group meeting or “business update” around 11:00 AM on notification day, lasting 15-45 minutes. This is where leadership (HR, ADs, or VPs) announces the changes broadly, confirms headcount reductions, and outlines impacts on remaining teams. These are usually held via Microsoft Teams or in-person for retail/corporate roles. Watch your Outlook calendar for invites labeled something like “Organizational Update” or “Q4 Restructuring Briefing.” Why this matters: Skipping or missing this could signal you’re affected, but more likely, it’s a sign to follow up with your manager.
Check Internal Resources and Portals
• Log into Verizon’s employee self-service portal (e.g., My Verizon for HR matters or the internal intranet) daily for any updates on “reduction in force” (RIF) or voluntary separation programs (VSP). In past rounds, VSP offers (e.g., enhanced severance for voluntary exits) were posted here first, allowing some employees to opt in before involuntary cuts.
• Review your paystub or benefits summary for any flags, like frozen PTO accrual or changes to performance reviews—these can precede layoffs. Note: As of now, no mass WARN Act notices have been filed publicly for this 2025 round, which suggests notifications are being staggered to avoid triggering 60-day advance requirements (under federal law for mass layoffs of 50+ in certain states).
Network Internally and Listen for Rumors . Discreetly talk to trusted colleagues, especially in HR or your chain of command, without spreading panic. Employee forums like TheLayoff.com and Reddit (e.g., r/verizon) report that some senior directors (Sr. Directors/ADs) receive the affected names 24-48 hours in advance, leading to subtle leaks.
Common signs from insiders include:
• Sudden “obs” (observation/performance reviews) being paused or rushed.
• Managers acting distant or scheduling vague 1:1s.
• Team-wide emails about “upskilling” or AI integration, which often precede cuts in legacy roles.
However, avoid relying solely on rumors—Verizon has denied some exaggerated claims (e.g., mass store closures as “false”).
If You Are Affected: Immediate Next Steps
• Negotiate Severance: Past packages included $1.7-1.9 billion funds for 4,800 roles in 2024—push for extensions if needed.
• Update Your Resume/LinkedIn: Highlight transferable skills (e.g., 5G, customer ops) and network in telecom (jobs at AT&T or T-Mobile are surging).
• File for Unemployment: Eligible immediately in most states; use tools like FlexJobs for remote gigs.
• Mental Health Support: Verizon’s EAP (Employee Assistance Program) offers free counseling—access it even post-layoff.
Layoffs su-k, but they’re not always personal—Verizon’s churn (e.g., losing 7,000 postpaid subs last quarter) is the driver. If you’re not hearing anything by end of week, focus on building resilience (e.g., upskill in AI via internal training). Stay proactive, and reach out to HR for clarity if anxiety spikes. For personalized advice, consult a career coach or employment lawyer.
I have seen a ton of posts where people simply cut and paste the Federal WARN procedeure, but nobody can seem to explain something simple. Note to self: Please do not cut and paste the WARN rules here and waste all of our time reading it again! Let me give you a scenario. I live and work in NC. Verizon has several large offices in the state. If Verizon lays off less than 500 people at any one location in NC will I receive 30 or 60 days on payroll with the WARN? I have heard it defaults back to the state law and supersedes the Federal and I have also heard that Verizon normally gives 60 days, unless you are in a state with mini-warn like NJ which is 90 days. Anybody know the answer or do I have to wait until 11/20 to find out.
ai fleet, an austin trucking startup, laid off nearly 60 workers after loosing a key supplier on oct 31. the company said the situation was unforseeable, so they couldnt give the usual 60-day warning required by federal law. the layoffs started nov 4 and effected drivers and office staff at their downtown location. ai fleet uses artifical intelligence to automate trucking operations and raised $21 million in 2021 after moving from new york to austin.Retry
If I’m reading this correctly, if you work in NJ, they need to notify us 90 days in advance to avoid penalty. Do does this mean anyone told on 11/20 would be on the payroll for 90 days in NJ?
If yall haven't noticed the layoffs have started and there is more to come. They are staggering it to avoid WARN notices.
P&G has proved that experienced hires will always get step child treatment.
If someone is on WARN period notice and accepts a new job within a week, do we have to say we accepted a new job to the current employer? Will the new job affect getting both or only one (the notice period payout or severance)?
Also, let’s say I don’t say anything and take both the payout and the severance while working the new job, how would I explain the job timing overlap of two months to my future employers?
A company is not always required to provide notice if it offers severance benefits, but it must comply with the WARN Act or state laws for mass layoffs and plant closings. If an employer fails to give the required 60 days' notice under the federal WARN Act, it can provide a severance package instead of notice. The severance package can serve as payment in lieu of notice and may be used to offset any damages the company owes. However, the severance package must be "voluntary," meaning it isn't already required by another law, contract, or company policy.
Key points about WARN Act and severance
WARN Act notice: For qualifying employers, the federal WARN Act requires 60 days' advance written notice for mass layoffs or plant closings.
Severance as pay in lieu of notice: An employer can offer a severance package as an alternative to the 60-day notice period. This package can include pay and benefits for the 60 days.
Offsetting damages: If an employer provides a voluntary severance package, it can be used to offset the back pay and benefits the company would otherwise owe for violating the WARN Act.
Voluntary payments: The severance package must be "voluntary," meaning it's not something the company is already legally required to pay under a separate law, contract, or established company policy. If it is a mandatory payment, it cannot be offset against WARN damages.
State-level laws: Some states have their own "WARN" acts that may require longer notice periods or have different requirements than the federal law.
WARN requires 60 calendar days' written notice. The law makes no provision for any alternative such as pay in place of a notice. While an employer who pays workers for 60 calendar days instead of giving them proper notice technically has violated WARN, the provision of pay and benefits in place of a notice is a possible option. Because WARN provides for back pay and benefits for the period of the violation, up to 60 days, generally this approach by an employer—pay in place of notice—means that the employer has already met the penalty specified in the Act, if the payment is not required to be made. WARN allows voluntary payments of wages and benefits to be offset against any damages that might be awarded.
https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/eta/warn/faqs.asp#:~:text=An%20employer%20that%20fails%20to,not%20required%20to%20be%20made.
The only thing company has to do to avoid the 90 day notice is to be giving enough severance and benefits to cover the 90 days .So they let you go today as long as your getting enough pay and benefits for next 90 days there you go.So verizon already provides severance and benefits to leave no need for prior 90 before being let go
So, I’m in NJ and WARN Act seems to say they must give us 90 day notice of layoff.
Does that mean if I’m told on 11/20, I would remain on the payroll until 2/20/26? After that, the severance would be paid at 2 wks per yr of service? I keep hearing “they need to be off the books” in 2025. Does anyone have credible information on how that plays out?
If you are located in an office like Burbank that did not get the warn notice and you are let go before 12/31, have you tried to negotiate with HR to get a higher severance? Were you successful?
https://straussborrelli.com/2025/11/13/synopsys-warn-act-investigation/
Please don't rip my head off for this post. I have read the act and the "single site/location" of 500 or more employees confuses me. Im not a damn lawyer. I'm in a state that falls under the Federal guidelines of 60 days. Any wisdom if Vz will have to follow this law? (Bracing for incoming fire)
Verizon has not officially filed a public WARN notice for mass layoffs in 2025, although there are reports that the company is preparing for restructuring, staff cuts, and retail store closures. Verizon is also cutting about 2,500 jobs as part of a plan to reduce its workforce by 5% over 12 to 18 months, notes Workforce Bulletin. In September 2025, Ohio enacted its own "mini-WARN" Act, which supplements federal WARN requirements for mass layoff events.
Company news and reports
Reported layoffs: Verizon is reportedly preparing for significant staff cuts and retail store closures as part of a broader restructuring initiative, according to The Economic Times.
Workforce reduction plan: In March 2025, the company revealed plans to lay off about 2,500 employees, or 5% of its workforce, over the next 12 to 18 months, reports Fierce Network.
What is a WARN notice?
A WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice is a US federal law that requires employers to provide workers with at least 60 days' advance notice of plant closings or mass layoffs, explains the U.S. Department of Labor.
The notice provides employees with time to prepare for job loss and seek alternative employment, says Cincinnati Enquirer.
State-level WARN acts
Ohio: On September 29, 2025, Ohio joined 13 other states by enacting a "mini-WARN" Act, which supplements federal WARN notice requirements for employers in the state, notes Workforce Bulletin.
California: In October 2025, California expanded its Cal-WARN Act with the signing of Senate Bill 617, expanding the state's requirements starting in January 2026, reports California Employment Law Report.
Honest question. How does Verizon circumvent both Federal and State Law to RIF? How are they allowed not to be required to submit notice to WARN Act States?
Anyone know how to find out how many people total (not names) were Surplus in the November 6th Layoff. Warn was not triggered but I know alot of NJ people like myself who were let go, trying to see whether total was over 50, have not signed my GR&W yet trying to see what is up with this first
This company knows how to go under the radar with these layoffs. That’s why it’s important to post here because it’s the only way to stay informed when the Warn act isn’t triggered
Company: Collins Aerospace
Source: KCRG
New details emerge in Collins Aerospace layoff
Summary: Collins Aerospace confirmed a restructuring with Iowa WARN indicating three positions affected in Cedar Rapids, with layoffs effective December 31. The company said it is reducing costs and optimizing its structure to reinvest in high priority programs. ([https://www.kcrg.com][13])
City: Cedar Rapids
State: Iowa
https://www.kcrg.com/2025/11/06/new-details-emerge-collins-aerospace-layoff/
Company: Baker & Taylor
Source: Illinois Policy
Baker & Taylor library supplier closing, laying off 318
Summary: Library wholesaler Baker & Taylor is winding down operations by year end and laid off 318 workers at its Momence distribution center in October. The closure followed a failed acquisition and contributed to a surge in Illinois WARN notices.
City: Momence
State: Illinois
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/baker-taylor-library-supplier-closing-laying-off-318/
Company: Rad Power Bikes
Source: Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
Rad Power facing potential mass layoffs, shutdown
Summary: Rad Power Bikes filed a precautionary WARN in Washington and told officials it may lay off 64 employees in January, while stressing no final decision has been made. Internal communications warned the company could cease operations without new funding.
City: Seattle
State: Washington
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2025/11/10/rad-power-announces-64-layoffs-reports-point-possible-shutdown
Warn notices show multiple layoffs in DesMoines, Portland, Lubbock, Winston Salem.
So much for not doing layoffs the rest of the year! It is NOT over folks. Wishing everyone well during this process. Hope everyone can make it out and find a better set up.
Centene issued a WARN notice on October 20, 2025, with a layoff date of December 19, 2025, for Centene Management Company, LLC. While the specific locations and roles are not yet detailed, the notice is part of a larger trend of workforce reduction in the health insurance sector due to factors like shifting government healthcare policies and changing market conditions.
Notice Issued: October 20, 2025.
Layoff Date: December 19, 2025.
Company: Centene Management Company, LLC.
Affected Employees: The notice is for a mass layoff and closings, and more specific details are expected to be released later.
Context: This is part of a broader trend in the health insurance industry.
Factors contributing to the layoff include changes in government policies, particularly with the end of pandemic-era Medicaid regulations, and market shifts, according to this YouTube video.
Other recent news includes Centene withdrawing its 2025 guidance in July 2025 due to market conditions, as seen in this press release from Centene's investor relations site.
Will it be out next week?
Is there a major round of layoffs about to hit the compliance department? Dan Veale, the global head of surveillance was reassigned to a far less prestigious area of ICRM. Jennifer Taylor, the Chief Compliance Officer of a major unit, has not been seen in the office for weeks. She also no longer has anyone reporting to her as per the global directory, of where till recently had. The Jersey City location is filled primarily with compliance officers, of where Citigroup recently fired a WARN Act with the state of New Jersey, that the bank intends to layoff 70 staff in that location the first week of December. In summary, the combination of an official WARN notice for a location housing compliance staff and the apparent elimination or reassignment of two senior compliance executives makes it highly probable that a major reduction in force is targeting the compliance department. Anyone else observing possible pre positioning ahead of a major change?
Next week. Brace for impact. Incoming...
One Verizon soon to be so far up in you
Re-org, Regional Consolidations, all questions answered 13Nov. Submit accordingly
WARN ? F warn.
Layoff showing on WARNTracker for L3Harris. Notice Date:10/20/2025 Layoff Date:12/18/2025. Any information on what locations this is affecting?
Wells Fargo continues to pare workers from its Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines, announcing 113 layoffs in four separate postings on Iowa’s Worker Adjustment and Notification, or WARN, site since late September.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2025/11/07/here-are-layoffs-wells-fargo-other-iowa-employers-have-announced/87132385007/
Pretty sure BNY is violating that one. 25 people or more from a location requires them to notify 30 days in advance of layoffs or they get fined. I know of atleast 15 just yesterday and there were more releases monday and Tuesday as well. All out of oriskany alone and no notification on the nys site. 🤔
anyone hearing another round of layoffs before Thanksgiving ?
Educational Testing Service, the company best known for developing the GRE and formerly administering the SAT, plans to lay off 757 employees in California by the end of the year, according to a state filing.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/ets-layoffs-california-21140804.php
In the state of Illinois are they required to give you a certain amount of time of notice prior to being laid off? Those who are in Illinois have you been getting notice, or just laid off immediately with severance?
I’ve seen some previous posts on NJ WARN but no real clarification on whether VZ has filed/notified. Sounds like they have been able to skirt this in the past, but I assume not this time with significant layoffs happening in a 30 day period.
Title: Frito-Lay eliminates 500 jobs as it closes Orlando plants
Source: Orlando Sentinel
URL: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/05/frito-lay-eliminates-500-jobs-as-it-closes-orlando-plants/
Summary: Frito-Lay will shutter two Orlando facilities and cut about 500 jobs, including 454 positions at its Silver Star Road site, according to a letter to the Florida Department of Commerce. Roles span mechanics, packaging, and warehouse staff, with the company citing business needs for the closures.
Title: 'Difficult decision': Orlando Frito-Lay plant to close
Source: WESH 2
URL: https://www.wesh.com/article/orlando-frito-lay-plant-closes/69253930
Summary: PepsiCo Foods U.S. is closing manufacturing and warehouse operations at its Orlando Frito-Lay plant, resulting in nearly 500 layoffs. The company said the move was driven by business needs and promised pay, benefits, and transition support.
Title: Frito-Lay abruptly shutters Orlando plant, cutting 500 jobs
Source: Orlando Weekly
URL: https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/frito-lay-abruptly-shutters-orlando-plant-cutting-500-jobs/
Summary: A WARN letter states 454 workers at 2800 Silver Star Road were terminated immediately and another 46 jobs at a Park Oaks Avenue warehouse will be cut in May 2026. Frito-Lay says affected employees will receive 60 days pay in lieu of notice plus transition assistance.
Title: Frito-Lay facilities close in Orlando; nearly 500 jobs lost ahead of holidays
Source: Yahoo News via WOFL
URL: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/frito-lay-facilities-close-orlando-150813803.html
Summary: PepsiCo is shutting a Frito-Lay manufacturing plant on Silver Star Road and a support warehouse on Park Oaks Avenue, eliminating 454 jobs now and 46 by May 9, 2026. The company says it will offer pay, benefits, and job placement help while working with state and local agencies.
Hello - I know most NY folks got WARN $ but anyone in California with the same luck? If so, what office were you in? Based in SF and I did not get WARN apparently they have separated each site and likely have strategically made sure each site was less than 50 people laid off to avoid paying out WARN even though its all California offices. So, if you are in CA and got laid off last week, did you get WARN notice? TIA!
https://patch.com/new-jersey/hoboken/optum-lay-572-workers-closing-pediatrics-mental-health-offices-nj
"Optum, a health provider owned by UnitedHealth that took over numerous medical practices in New Jersey in the past several years, will lay off as many as 572 workers over three months, according to WARN notices filed with the state.
The company began sending letters to patients on Monday informing them of medical practices that will close as of Nov. 30 — including some pediatric and specialty medical offices, and all of their mental health practices.
One email received by patients on Monday said Optum will cease offering behavioral health services throughout New Jersey after Nov. 30.
Another message received by patients in Hudson County, one of the most densely populated counties in the country, said four of the company's pediatrics offices will close as of Nov. 30.
According to four WARN notices filed with the state of New Jersey on Oct. 1 — required in advance of mass layoffs — Optum Care will lay off 572 employees statewide, with most paid through Feb. 2. Separately, Optum Medical Care will lay off 122 employees just in Secaucus by February and March. And Optum Select Services and Optum Management are laying off 60 workers total.
Find out what's happening in Hoboken"
good luck folks
Have any of the folks laid off on September 3rd and covered by WARN 60 days notification period received anything today? I have been checking my email and haven't seen anything (although the final payroll payment showed on my bank account this morning).
In any case, I really appreciate all folks that have contributed to this forum. It was the first hit that showed up when I searched after being laid off, and it made me realize I wasn't alone in this new journey. I really wish the very best to all of you.
There is still no listing for the upcoming COP lay-off on the TWC site. The list is obviously up to date because there are listings from the end of October. This is just one more reason why Texas su-ks and needs a complete overhaul from the top down. It is never for the people here with the current regime in power. Examples are:
support to take away women’s rights, minimizing employees rights, having Ten Commandments posted in public schools, not being able to bring citizen referendums to the polls, and playing political games with national guard just to lick the boots of the mo--n leading this country. We should never go as far as California but there is something in between Texas and California that works better than the current situation.
Why are we not seeing any WARN notifications? Is Verizon working on another VSP?
The WARN act requires companies with over 100 full-time employees to give workers 60 days notice of layoffs. Is anyone filing an EEOC claim?