Meta Announces Hundreds of Bay Area Job Cuts
Facebook owner Meta Platforms has disclosed plans to slash hundreds of jobs in the Bay Area, adding to the ongoing job losses in the region's tech industry.
Details of the Layoffs
The decision will affect 219 positions at 311 Airport Blvd. in Burlingame, according to a WARN letter filed with the state Employment Development Department. Menlo Park-based Meta Platforms said the cuts would take place on or around March 20, with separations expected to be permanent.
Meta Platforms Chief People Officer Janelle Gale stated in the WARN letter: "Separations resulting from this action are expected to be permanent. None of the above-described affected employees are represented by any union. Separated employees are not permitted to displace remaining employees based on seniority or any other factor."
Context and Broader Impact
This disclosure comes just weeks after the company cut at least 308 jobs in Menlo Park, which took effect on December 22, 2025, according to a prior WARN notice. The staffing reductions in the Bay Area are part of Meta's decision to jettison 1,500 jobs from its virtual reality unit. Some affected workers might be able to remain with the company in other positions.
"Affected employees who are offered and accept another position with the company before their anticipated separation date will not be separated from employment as a result of this action," Gale said.
Bay Area Tech Job Losses
Meta Platforms is far from alone in eliminating tech jobs in the Bay Area. According to seasonally adjusted estimates from Beacon Economics reviewed by this news organization, over the one-year period that ended in November 2025, tech companies eliminated a net total of 29,500 jobs in the region. Beacon derived the industry data from the state EDD's official monthly reports.
This trend highlights the ongoing challenges in the tech sector, with major players like Meta making significant workforce adjustments as part of broader strategic shifts.
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