https://www.wsj.com/articles/mattel-to-cut-2-200-jobs-as-toy-maker-battles-losses-1532550800 More than 2,200 jobs being cut, selling manufacturing sites in Mexico…

I'm no attorney but.. did we get 60 days notice? https://www.shouselaw.com/employment/warn-act.html

They are tying up loose ends. people like me that where not at work yesterday;]

Can anybody please tell us how are those affected by this week's layoffs being notified?

Mattel has been an outstanding company to work for. If you worked in the industry it was well known that Mattel had the most dedicated and properly trained employees, the tenure was unmatched in the industry and this was leveraged into decades of... — read more 

Would somebody here please give me a succinct explanation of what's happening at Mattel right now? I've been through posts and replies here, but they scattered and unfocused I can't put together a complete picture. Can somebody help me out, please?... — read more 

Any age discrimination noted during this round of layoffs at Mattel?

If cutting the workforce is like editing a wardrobe, then let’s think about it like this: Your best pieces of clothes are on the hangers, serving you well. You donated the rest. Fewer blazers, one classic white shirt, a handful of well made casual... — read more 

It really looks like yesterday was it, at least for the U.S. side. Hopefully it stays like this for the reminder of the day.

Ever wonder how the boneheads who rule the roost manage to stay on in this company? or get massive going away golden parachutes for failing miserably at their jobs? Mgo? JB? BS? CS? The list goes on and on and yet even the lower level of overlords... — read more 

Have there been any changes to severance or is it the same as before? I'm worried they'll try to save even more by offering less to laid off workers. Certainly wouldn't put it past them.

What's going on today, any layoffs there?

I'm really not sure for how long they can continue to do the same thing over and over again before consequences catch up to the company. We lost some of our best people in this round, and some of the most useless employees that are actual dead weight... — read more 

sounds like about 100-120 total... heard around 40 from the design side... lot of Admins - you know the people who actually do the work here... what is it going to take to start getting rid of the people who are leading this company to its... — read more 

https://www.thelayoff.com/hasbro

Today was nerve-wrecking enough, not sure how I'd take having to go through another night of stressful anticipation...

Design and marketing should be safe. The CEO is always talking about how product innovation and creativity are integral to his vision of the company's future state. What's he call it, a high performance toy company or something along those lines?... — read more 

Only there for 7 years not making big buck either. I think they just put names in a hat & pick.... was there early every day, never called in sick, went above & beyond his job. Do they ever look at that? No they get rid of the dedicated & keep the... — read more 

https://twitter.com/thelayoff/status/1021831591792918528

Anything at SBDC?

From what I've pieced together from the posts, it looks like it's under 50 people. That's not as bad as I have feared. Although the day is far from over, so who knows how high that number might go before it's all done.

I see people posting about layoffs, but our department is the same as any other day. Does that mean we are spared or it simply didn't reach us yet?

https://nypost.com/2018/07/23/hasbro-moving-production-out-of-china-to-avoid-trade-war/

Any news yet?

Not knowing what's going to happen tomorrow (well, today since it's nearly 3 a.m.) is really messing with my sleeping. Which means that in addition to being a nervous wreck due to expecting layoffs, I will have to function on maybe two hours of... — read more 

Confirmed.

Any tax or finance people here? At what payroll tax rate is severance taxed in California. I am interested in the Federal Tax Rate and State Tax rate for the severance payments we may be getting. I am in a financial bind and every penny will be... — read more 

There will be more layoffs before earnings and after. Mattel is in a downward spiral that is impossible to crawl out of. Only question is can they find a buyer before bankruptcy needs to be filed. Earnings will probably be a complete disaster just... — read more 

Do you know which Mattel departments will be hit in this round of the layoffs. Also, what positions will be impacted the most and what locations. I know we are all guessing but I am hoping that someone who might have more insight into what will... — read more 

Show and Tell is set up for an all employee meeting and it's not for Thursdays town hall. Source is saying it will be 50+ ppl. Anyone hear anything else?

So, how bad do you think second quarter results are going to be? And how soon after the announcement will we see more layoffs at Mattel, since that seems like the only thing they know how to do lately to try and placate shareholders? Imagine if they... — read more 

Hundreds of millions want them.

Are they closing you down?

If there was one person who’s desk you could leave a hot steaming dump on before you made that final walk out the door, who’s desk would get your “care package”? Asking for a friend.

No, this is not some HR bull crap, this is what it truly is like working for our company. I have worked for Mattel/FP for over thirty years and yes we have had a lot of misguided leadership, but what continues to make this company so great, is our... — read more 

could they be replacing the entire staff and only those “ staying until december” will remain employed? WTF?? postings on monster and indeed.

We need to get back to selling Barbies that girls actually want to play with, not dolls we think will appeal to their feminist mothers. My own girls want a Barbie who is tall, thin and pretty. Does anyone seriously believe girls aspire to be fat... — read more