--- title: "May 2024 Layoffs: Companies, Jobs Cut & Closures | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs/reports/2024-05" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Monthly layoffs report # May 2024 Layoffs: Companies, Jobs Cut & Closures As of November 2, 2026, the Metaintro Layoffs Tracker recorded 10 layoff and closure announcements in May 2024, affecting at least 1,716 jobs where a source states a number (4 of 10 state one). It also recorded 2 return-to-office mandates. Last updated Oct 2, 2026 [All monthly reports](/layoffs/reports)[This year's tracker](/layoffs) May 2024 at a glance **Announcements** : 12 **Companies** : 10 **Jobs affected (reported)** : 1,716 **Stores closing** : 99 **Layoffs** : 8 **Store closures** : 2 **Return-to-office mandates** : 2 Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 4 of 12 announcements that state a number. Latest announcement May 29, 2024 ## Most jobs affected Companies ranked by jobs reported affected in May 2024 1. 1[Indeed](/layoffs/indeed)1 announcement1,000 2. 2[Peloton](/layoffs/peloton)1 announcement400 3. 3[Pixar Animation Studios](/layoffs/pixar-animation-studios)1 announcement175 4. 4[Ann Arbor Public Schools](/layoffs/ann-arbor-public-schools)1 announcement141 ## By type Layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates in May 2024 | Type | Announcements | Share | Jobs reported | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Layoffs | 8 | 67% | 1,716 | | Store closures | 2 | 17% | 0 | | Return-to-office mandates | 2 | 17% | 0 | ## By state US states named in May 2024 announcements 5 of 12 announcements name at least one US state. An announcement that names two states counts in both. Jobs are not split by state, because sources rarely give a number for each location. | State | Announcements | Official notices | | --- | --- | --- | | California | 2 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Georgia | 2 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Texas | 2 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Michigan | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | [WARN notices for every state](/warn-notices) ## Against April 2024 Month over month, from the same tracker May 2024 has 12 announcements, the same number as April 2024 (12). | Measure | May 2024 | April 2024 | | --- | --- | --- | | Announcements | 12 | 12 | | Companies | 10 | 12 | | Jobs affected (reported) | 1,716 | 8,351 | | Stores closing | 99 | 0 | [April 2024 layoffs report](/layoffs/reports/2024-04) ## Every announcement May 2024, newest first. Each company links to its full layoffs timeline. Find a company 12 announcements ### May 2024 12 announcements · 1,716 jobs reported 1. May 29May 29Layoff #### [Fisker](/layoffs/fisker) Announces layoffs EV startup Fisker laid off hundreds of employees, announced at an all-hands meeting, while seeking funding, a buyout or bankruptcy. - Our coverage:[Struggling EV Startup Fisker Lays Off Hundreds Amid Financial Woes](/blog/fisker-lays-off-hundreds)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/ed419b62-bd9a-445f-983e-51ccc0697bde.png) 2. May 21May 21Layoff #### [Pixar Animation Studios](/layoffs/pixar-animation-studios) Cuts 175 jobs Pixar cut about 175 employees as it shifts from streaming series back to feature films, as part of Disney's restructuring. - Our coverage:[Pixar Hit With Layoffs as 175 Staffers Cut](/blog/pixar-hit-with-layoffs-175-staffers-cut)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/e4723300-c1c4-4e2b-acf4-f49d3f485a0f.png) 3. May 21May 21Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsf16-sg.tiktokcdn.com%2Fobj%2Feden-sg%2Fuvkuhyieh7lpqpbj%2Fpwa%2F512x512.png&sig=eGKLzMH0joXvVr2Mc2BINCP2cyCxWNCojQhCvzgjYoo) #### [TikTok](/layoffs/tiktok) Announces layoffs TikTok is planning layoffs across global operations and marketing teams, dismantling its global user operations team, per CNN. - Our coverage:[TikTok Plans Global Layoffs in Operations and Marketing](/blog/tiktok-global-layoffs-operations-marketing)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/9e3e66ab-8b1e-4fac-898e-2266d2c99111.png) 4. May 16May 16LayoffAnn Arbor, MI, United States #### [Ann Arbor Public Schools](/layoffs/ann-arbor-public-schools) Cuts 141 jobs Ann Arbor Public Schools announced layoffs of more than 141 employees, including 94 teachers, plus voluntary buyouts, to close a $20.4 million deficit. - Our coverage:[Ann Arbor Plans Teacher Layoffs and Buyouts Amidst $20M School Budget Cuts](/blog/ann-arbor-teacher-layoffs-buyouts-budget-cuts)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/b985cd87-6d9a-4574-a6ef-55b577889e3b.png) 5. May 14May 14Store closure![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=eLuakTAEhj3Q_w9vYzrmgCUGwlO1ULqc01JFgqFUa5A) #### [Walmart](/layoffs/walmart) Closes 51 stores Walmart confirmed it is closing all of its Walmart Health centers and its virtual care service. - Our coverage:[Walmart Implements Major Corporate Changes Including Job Cuts and RTO Policies](/blog/walmart-corporate-job-cuts-rto-policy)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/9b117076-de77-4678-b42f-3ac46f808a63.png) 6. May 14May 14Return to officeDallas, TX, United States · Atlanta, GA, United States · Toronto, Canada![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=eLuakTAEhj3Q_w9vYzrmgCUGwlO1ULqc01JFgqFUa5A) #### [Walmart](/layoffs/walmart) Return-to-office mandate Walmart is moving to a hybrid model expecting office presence most of the week and requiring staff in some offices to relocate to hubs. - Our coverage:[Walmart Implements Major Corporate Changes Including Job Cuts and RTO Policies](/blog/walmart-corporate-job-cuts-rto-policy)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/9b117076-de77-4678-b42f-3ac46f808a63.png) 7. May 14May 14LayoffDallas, TX, United States · Atlanta, GA, United States · Toronto, Canada![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=eLuakTAEhj3Q_w9vYzrmgCUGwlO1ULqc01JFgqFUa5A) #### [Walmart](/layoffs/walmart) Announces layoffs Walmart announced cuts to hundreds of corporate jobs as it centralizes corporate staff, per a WSJ report. - Our coverage:[Walmart Implements Major Corporate Changes Including Job Cuts and RTO Policies](/blog/walmart-corporate-job-cuts-rto-policy)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/9b117076-de77-4678-b42f-3ac46f808a63.png) 8. May 13May 13LayoffFoster City, CA, United States #### [Indeed](/layoffs/indeed) Cuts 1,000 jobs Indeed announced a second layoff wave as part of a restructuring to simplify its organization, including cuts at its Foster City office. - [WARN notice(opens in new tab)](https://dol.ny.gov/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-warn%29%3A) - Our coverage:[Indeed Announces Further Layoffs Amid Organizational Restructuring](/blog/indeed-layoffs-organizational-restructuring)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/05591756-463f-4180-aab7-d4ffd7b5728d.png) 9. May 10May 10Return to office #### [Manchester United](/layoffs/manchester-united) Return-to-office mandate Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe banned remote work for Manchester United staff, telling employees to return to the office or seek other employment. - Our coverage:[Ratcliffe Imposes Remote Work Ban at Manchester United](/blog/ratcliffe-manchester-united-remote-work-ban)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/c4219469-c01b-4a34-98bb-e7595e49897c.png) 10. May 2May 2Layoff #### [Peloton](/layoffs/peloton) Cuts 400 jobs Peloton is cutting about 15% of its workforce as part of a 12-month restructuring to save over $200 million annually, alongside its CEO's resignation. - Our coverage:[Peloton Announces 400 Person Layoffs and CEO Transition](/blog/peloton-layoffs-ceo-transition)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/00456d05-46ad-4f10-89a5-cec7621b6119.png) 11. May 1May 1Layoff #### [Meta Oversight Board](/layoffs/meta-oversight-board) Announces layoffs Meta's Oversight Board told some staff their positions were at risk as part of targeted cuts to focus on its most impactful work. - Our coverage:[Meta's Oversight Board Initiates "Targeted Cuts"](/blog/meta-oversight-board-targeted-cuts)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/23439638-4649-4dd2-b6a2-2fd224a545b1.png) 12. May 1May 1Store closureCA, United States #### [Rubio's Coastal Grill](/layoffs/rubios-coastal-grill) Closes 48 stores Rubio's Coastal Grill closed 48 underperforming California restaurants, citing rising costs including the state's higher wage. - Our coverage:[California Fast Food Restaurants Cut 10,000 Jobs Amid $20 Minimum Wage Hike](/blog/california-fast-food-minimum-wage)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/8d8150a7-f72d-40a3-b1ab-6a9c9c06c760.png) ## How this report is built What counts, how jobs are counted, and the as-of date ### What counts Every published Layoffs Tracker announcement dated in May 2024: layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates. Each row is one announcement by one company, dated the day the company or a filing first made it public, not the day the cuts take effect. Months follow UTC dates. ### How jobs are counted Jobs affected is counted only when a source states a number. We never estimate one, so every total on this page is a floor: announcements without a stated number are left out of the sum, not counted as zero. ### As-of date Figures are as of November 2, 2026, and the newest change to a May 2024 announcement was on October 2, 2026. Announcements verified later can still be added to this month. An edition needs at least 5 published announcements before it is listed for search engines. ### Data Every row, all months, is in the [CSV](/layoffs/data.csv) and [JSON](/layoffs/data.json) downloads. Filter on the announcement date to rebuild this report. The [tracker methodology](/layoffs#methodology) covers sources and how to cite. ## Data and archives Free to reuse with attribution to Metaintro Every published announcement, all years, one row per event. Column names are stable, and jobs affected are blank where no source states a number. 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