Block laid off 984 California employees in its recent job cuts. This represents about one-fourth of its total global workforce reduction. The company attributed these layoffs to its adoption of artificial intelligence tools. Block initially faced noncompliance issues with state WARN Act filings. The company is now largely compliant with the California EDD.
Oakland, California
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