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⚠️ Active Layoffs — Updated July 2026
Salesforce Layoffs 2026: Severance, WARN Act & What to Do Now
Salesforce cut approximately 8,000 employees across multiple rounds in 2025–2026, including AEs, solutions engineers, and corporate functions. If you received a separation notice, here is what you need to know before signing.
✓ Based on WARN Act filings, reported severance terms, and 2026 employment attorney guidance — Updated July 2026
Jobs Cut
8,000+
Jan 2025 – Mar 2026
Severance
2 wks/yr
Min 4 weeks
WARN Act Filed
Yes
CA, NY, TX
COBRA Coverage
90 days paid
Health insurance help
OWBPA Applies
If 40+
21 days to review
⚠️ WARN Act Status — Salesforce
Salesforce filed WARN Act notices covering California, New York, and Texas operations. If you received fewer than 60 days written notice before your last day, consult an employment attorney before signing your release.
🛡️ If You Are 40 or Older — Federal Law Gives You Time
The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act gives workers 40 and older at least 21 days to review any severance agreement, and 45 days if this was a group layoff. You also have 7 days to revoke after signing. Salesforce cannot legally require you to sign immediately.
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Salesforce 2026 Severance Package: Reported Terms
Salesforce is known for above-average severance. Corporate employees report 2 weeks per year of service with a floor of 4 weeks. The company has historically paid 90 days of COBRA premiums.
| Component | Corporate / Salaried | Hourly / Ops |
|---|
| Base severance formula | 2 weeks per year of service | 1 week per year of service |
| Minimum severance | 4 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Maximum reported | ~24 weeks | ~8 weeks |
| COBRA coverage | 90 days premiums paid | Not confirmed |
| RSU treatment | Unvested RSUs forfeited at termination | N/A |
| PTO payout | Accrued PTO paid out | Accrued PTO paid out |
RSU and equity situation
Salesforce uses a 4-year vest with a 1-year cliff. Employees laid off before the cliff lose all unvested shares. If you are within 30–60 days of a vest date, that date is your strongest negotiating point.
Your Timeline After a Salesforce Layoff
1
Day 1: Do not sign immediatelySalesforce reportedly gives 7–14 days to review. If you are 40+, federal law guarantees 21 days minimum.
2
Day 1: File for California unemploymentFile at edd.ca.gov. California has no waiting period. Maximum weekly benefit is $750.
3
Within 60 days: Health insurance decisionCompare Salesforce's 90-day COBRA payment against ACA plans at healthcare.gov. After 90 days COBRA becomes expensive.
4
Before signing: Check your vest scheduleLog into your equity portal and note every upcoming vest date. This is leverage.
5
Before signing: Review non-compete scopeSalesforce NDAs can be broad. California generally does not enforce non-competes, but other states vary.
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Severance terms based on reported employee outcomes, WARN Act public filings, and employment attorney guidance as of July 2026. Individual packages vary significantly. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. If you have a specific legal question, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state.