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Netflix files layoff notice for 59 Los Angeles jobs

Netflix files layoff notice for 59 Los Angeles jobs

Money Moves Los Angeles, CA local

October notices cover 494 California jobs in a round of about 1,000 cuts, and again list layoff dates before the state processed them

October 21st, 2026: Netflix reports quarterly results after the layoffs

Overview

Updated 5 days ago

Netflix filed California layoff notices in October for 267 Los Angeles jobs and 227 at its Los Gatos headquarters. They cover part of about 1,000 cuts worldwide, roughly 6% of the company's staff. An August notice covered 59 more Los Angeles jobs, and the Los Angeles Times described the October round as believed to be the largest in Netflix's history.

The cuts followed a lost bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and slowing U.S. viewing, NPR reported. The Los Angeles Times reported Oct. 26 that the layoffs and executive departures had opened a rift inside the company. Each notice lists a layoff date about a month before it was filed, leaving open whether workers got the 60 days California requires.

Why it matters

Netflix's notices list layoff dates before the state got them, which could decide whether hundreds of California workers win up to 60 days' extra pay.

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Key Indicators

1,000
Jobs in Netflix's October cuts
About 6% of the company's workforce, reported as the largest round of layoffs in its history.
553
California jobs covered by WARN notices
Three filings since July 2026: 59 in Los Angeles, then 267 in Los Angeles and 227 in Los Gatos.
60 days
Advance notice California requires
The state's WARN Act asks for 60 days' written notice before a covered mass layoff.

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People Involved

Ted Sarandos
Ted Sarandos
Co-chief executive of Netflix
Co-CEO; announced about 1,000 job cuts in October 2026 and told investors the company needs better execution in the U.S.

Organizations Involved

Netflix, Inc.
Netflix, Inc.
Streaming service
Cutting about 1,000 jobs; filed California notices for 267 Los Angeles and 227 Los Gatos positions in October 2026, and chief content officer Bela Bajaria and other top executives have left

Streaming service with content and studio operations in Los Angeles and headquarters in Los Gatos, California.
California Employment Development Department
California Employment Development Department
State agency
Processes and publishes WARN notices

California's workforce agency, which processes and publishes WARN layoff notices and coordinates Rapid Response services.

Timeline

January 2026 October 2026

6 events Latest: October 21st, 2026 · 1 week ago
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  1. Netflix reports quarterly results after the layoffs

    Latest Earnings

    NPR reported that third-quarter revenue beat Wall Street expectations, but growth had slowed and U.S. viewing was slowing too. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos told investors, 'We do need better execution in the U.S.'

  2. Netflix files notice to lay off 267 Los Angeles workers

    Filing

    The notice covers 267 jobs at 5808 Sunset Blvd. A companion filing covers 227 jobs at Netflix's Los Gatos headquarters; the state processed both on October 19.

  3. Netflix announces about 1,000 job cuts

    Layoff

    Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees the company would cut about 6% of its workforce. Product, technology, legal and human resources teams were hit hardest, and content chief Bela Bajaria was let go.

  4. Netflix files WARN notice for 59 LA jobs

    Filing

    Notice filed with California EDD covers 59 permanent layoffs in Los Angeles.

  5. Reported final work day for 59 Netflix workers

    Layoff

    The WARN filing lists this as the last day of work for the affected Los Angeles employees.

  6. California's SB 617 WARN rules take effect

    Regulation

    New requirements take hold, forcing notices to detail worker-support services and contact points.

Scenarios

1

Workers file WARN claims against Netflix

Possible Resolves by Mar 1, 2027

Discussed by: Silverman Law and other California employment firms

California Labor Code 1402 lets workers recover up to 60 days' back pay and benefits if an employer fails to give proper WARN notice. Silverman Law published an analysis of the Netflix filing and invites affected workers to have their notices reviewed. If the employees were not told 60 days ahead, a claim or class action could follow.

2

EDD closes file without penalty, no lawsuits

Uncertain Resolves by End of 2026

Discussed by: The Employment Development Department

The date on a notice does not always match when workers were actually told. The EDD notes a notice can be filed or amended after the fact for reasons unrelated to real notice given. If Netflix shows employees heard earlier, the EDD could close the file without penalty and no legal claim would follow.

3

Netflix announces further layoffs

Possible Resolves by Jul 1, 2027

Discussed by: Investors and streaming industry analysts

Netflix cut about 450 roles in 2022 and is now trimming again. Shareholder pressure has pushed streaming companies toward profits over subscriber growth. If this notice is part of a broader squeeze, Netflix could announce more layoffs in coming quarters across its studios and technology teams.

4

Netflix files another California layoff notice

Possible Resolves by Apr 30, 2027

Discussed by: The Los Angeles Times

Netflix cut staff in 2022 and filed California layoff notices twice in 2026. With watch-time growth slowing and its games and advertising bets delivering mixed results, the company could file another WARN notice or announce a new round before spring.

Historical Context

2 moments from history that rhyme with this story — and how they unfolded.

May-June 2022

Netflix's 2022 layoffs

After reporting its first subscriber loss in a decade, Netflix cut about 150 roles in May 2022 and 300 more in June. Co-CEO Reed Hastings apologized to staff for not recognizing the revenue slowdown sooner.

Then

The cuts saved costs as Netflix launched an ad-supported tier and cracked down on password sharing to revive growth.

Now

Broke Netflix's no-layoffs reputation and signaled the end of breakneck growth.

Why this matters now

The 2026 notice extends the same cost discipline, this time touching Los Angeles studio operations.

February 2023

Disney's 2023 layoffs

Returning CEO Bob Iger announced 7,000 job cuts, about 3% of Disney's workforce, as the company pivoted from streaming subscriber growth to profitability.

Then

Disney cut content spending and consolidated its streaming losses.

Now

Accelerated an industry-wide focus on streaming profits over subscriber numbers.

Why this matters now

Shows the pressure across Hollywood to cut costs, which is why a Netflix LA layoff, even a small one, draws attention.

Sources

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