Oracle Layoffs Shock: 12,000 Employees Sacked in India Overnight, 30,000 Jobs Cut Globally Without Warning

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01 April

Oracle is accused of mass layoffs via email as thousands in India lose jobs abruptly, no official statement yet, and employee outrage surfaces online

New Delhi:  In a shocking development shaking the global tech industry, Oracle has reportedly laid off nearly 30,000 employees worldwide, with around 12,000 job losses in India alone, triggering panic and outrage among affected workers.

The scale of the layoffs is unprecedented, with reports suggesting that nearly 40 percent of Oracle’s workforce in India has been impacted.

No Official Statement, Employees Reveal Details Online

Despite the massive job cuts, Oracle has not issued any official statement, and information about the layoffs has primarily surfaced through posts shared by affected employees on platforms like Reddit and TeamBlind.

Reports indicate that the layoffs began on March 31, catching employees completely off guard.

“I worked at Oracle for 26 years. I got an email at 6 am. They didn’t even have the courtesy to call,” an employee wrote online.

Another emotional account read:

“My brother worked for 20 years and was close to retirement. He was laid off via email despite serious health issues.”

Layoff Notices Sent via Email, Access Cut Immediately

In a move that has drawn sharp criticism, employees claim they were laid off without prior warning, receiving termination notices directly through email, without any phone call or HR meeting.

Soon after, access to official systems such as Slack, VPN, and email accounts was reportedly revoked immediately, effectively cutting employees off from the organisation overnight.

Major Impact on India Operations

Oracle’s India development centres have reportedly seen significant downsizing, with entire teams either reduced or dissolved.

The sudden nature of the layoffs has left thousands of professionals in uncertainty, especially amid a competitive job market and economic pressures.

Compensation Package Under N+2 Formula

According to reports, affected employees are being offered compensation under the N+2 formula, where:

1. N = Number of years worked
2. +2 months’ salary as additional compensation

In addition, employees are expected to receive notice pay and other benefits, though concerns remain over the adequacy and timing of payouts.

Growing Anger Over Layoff Process

The manner in which the layoffs were executed has sparked widespread debate on corporate ethics, employee rights, and HR practices in the tech industry.

Experts argue that such abrupt decisions, especially without prior communication, can have severe emotional and financial consequences for employees.