Oracle has laid off thousands of employees to increase its expenditure on artificial intelligence infrastructure. Affected workers were informed their roles were eliminated effective immediately, with a severance package that includes four weeks' base pay plus one week for each year of service.
Oracle has begun cutting off thousands of employees, according to a CNBC report. This move was apparently influenced by the software maker's strong desire to raise expenditure on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company's termination communication to the impacted workers indicated that their roles had been removed and that today was their last day of work. According to documents obtained by Business Insider, laid-off employees in the United States would get four weeks' base income plus one week's severance for each extra year of service. However, this number might increase to 26 weeks.
Oracle has joined other prominent software businesses in offering severance benefits following layoffs, however its packages are regarded as small in comparison to the larger amounts handed out by Block (in 2026) and Meta (in 2025).
The severance package offered by Block, Jack Dorsey's business that lay off almost half of its employees, included 20 weeks of compensation plus one additional week every year of service. The impacted employees were notified that they would get a $5,000 stipend, a work device, and six months of medical coverage.
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According to Business Insider, after layoffs in 2025, Meta gave 16 weeks of salary plus an additional two weeks of severance for each year of service. In addition, Mark Zuckerberg's firm provided six months of health insurance coverage.
Oracle employees learned about the layoff early Tuesday morning. Many of those impacted rushed to social media, stating they were caught off guard by the news.
What Did Oracle Write To Laid Off Employees?
“We are sharing some difficult news regarding your position. After careful consideration of Oracle's current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change. As a result, today is your last working day. We are grateful for your dedication, hard work, and the impact you have made during your time with us. After signing your termination paperwork, you will be eligible to receive a severance package subject to the terms and conditions of the severance plan. You will receive an email from DocuSign to your Oracle email address with details on your severance and termination date.”
