# Amazon has denied several media reports of a planned firing of 14,000 employees in May.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · Livemint*

## Key points

- Amazon has officially denied reports of a planned layoff of 14,000 employees in May.
- The viral layoff rumor originated from a post on the job forum Blind, citing an alleged insider.
- Sony Pictures is conducting targeted layoffs unrelated to broader cost-cutting measures, according to Reuters sources.
- Oracle recently laid off 30,000 employees, with 12,000 believed to be Indian nationals.

**Companies:** Amazon, Oracle, Microsoft, Accenture, Sony Pictures Entertainment
**Countries:** United States, India

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