Key Highlights
- California announced 173,022 job cuts through November, a 14% increase from last year.
- National layoffs reached 1.17 million in 2025, the highest since 2020.
- Tech companies accounted for 154,000 of the layoffs due to AI investments.
- Job cuts are at their highest level in five years across the U. S.
- The trend reflects significant restructuring in the tech and entertainment industries.


