Tech Layoffs Surpass 80,000 Terminations in First Half of 2026
What’s Happening?
Layoffs in the technology sector have surpassed 80,000 terminations in the first half of 2026.
According to reports, the rationale for the job cuts stem from a variety of factors, including:
- Pandemic over-hiring
- Slower growth due to economic challenges
- Margin pressure
The bombshell update comes as many workers are afraid that they’ll be fired and replaced with artificial intelligence (AI). However, researchers claim AI isn’t the root cause for many layoffs in the tech sector.
Our Severance Pay Guide breaks down everything that non-unionized employees in Canada need to know.
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