Amazon Slashing 16,000 Corporate Jobs in 2026, Part of Major Restructuring
What’s Happening at Amazon?
Amazon is reportedly planning to axe approximately 16,000 corporate roles to kick off 2026.
The bombshell announcement comes just months after the e-commerce giant significantly scaled back its corporate workforce in Oct. 2025.
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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