Amazon Reportedly Planning to Axe Thousands of Corporate Jobs in 2026
What’s Happening at Amazon?
Amazon is reportedly planning to start 2026 by slashing its corporate workforce again — possibly by another 14,000 jobs.
Several departments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), the core retail business, Prime Video, and human resources, are all expected to be affected.
Check out our Amazon Layoffs & Severance page for more information on the potential downsizing and the rights that non-unionized employees have.
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Lior Samfiru
Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.
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