⚠️ Active Layoffs — Updated July 2026

Uber Layoffs 2026: Severance, WARN Act & What to Do Now

Uber has gone through multiple restructuring rounds. Corporate employees affected in 2025–2026 rounds report a structured severance program with some consistency across levels. Here is what to expect.

✓ Based on WARN Act filings, reported severance terms, and 2026 employment attorney guidance — Updated July 2026

Jobs Cut

7,000+

May 2020 – Jun 2026

Severance

10 weeks

Flat 10 weeks

WARN Act Filed

Yes

CA, NY

COBRA Coverage

3 months paid

Health insurance help

OWBPA Applies

If 40+

21 days to review

⚠️ WARN Act Status — Uber

Uber's primary US offices are in San Francisco and New York. WARN Act notices have been filed in both California and New York for affected employees. Uber has generally met WARN Act notice requirements.

🛡️ 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. Uber cannot legally require you to sign immediately.

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Uber 2026 Severance Package: Reported Terms

Uber has reported a flat 10-week minimum severance for corporate employees in recent rounds, with additional weeks for longer tenures. The company has covered 3 months of COBRA premiums. Outplacement support has been included in some packages.

Component	Corporate / Salaried	Hourly / Ops
Minimum severance	10 weeks flat	N/A
Additional weeks	Tenure-based above 10 weeks	N/A
COBRA coverage	3 months premiums paid	N/A
RSU treatment	Unvested RSUs forfeited	N/A
PTO payout	Accrued PTO paid out	N/A
Outplacement	Included in some packages	N/A

RSU and equity situation Uber uses a 4-year vest with a 1-year cliff. Employees laid off before the cliff lose unvested shares. Post-cliff, Uber RSUs vest monthly, so even days before a monthly vest date represent real money worth discussing.

Your Timeline After a Uber Layoff

Day 1: Understand your exact vest scheduleUber's monthly post-cliff vesting means your exact termination date matters down to the week.

Day 1: File for California or New York unemploymentFile immediately at edd.ca.gov or labor.ny.gov depending on your work location.

Within 3 months: Health insurance decisionUber covers 3 months of COBRA. Plan your transition before this window closes.

Before signing: Monthly RSU vest reviewRequest a vest schedule from equity@uber.com or through the equity portal before your termination date.

Before signing: Non-solicitation scopeUber's agreements include restrictions on recruiting former colleagues. Understand the time period and scope.

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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.