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Laid Off from Amazon? Unemployment Guide for Affected Workers

If you were affected by a Amazon layoff, here is what to file, what your rights are, and what matters most in the first 48 hours.

First 48 Hours Guide → Find My State Office

If you were laid off by Amazon, here is what matters most for your unemployment benefits and next steps.

About this layoff event

Amazon has conducted multiple large-scale layoffs since 2022, primarily affecting corporate and AWS roles. Workers in Seattle, New York, and international offices have been significantly affected. Amazon layoffs have tended to come with structured severance offers and WARN Act notices for large-scale events.

Key topics for affected workers

First steps after a layoff from this company

File your unemployment claim immediately — the week you file is typically the first week eligible for benefits. Review any severance agreement carefully before signing. Save all separation documents, pay stubs, and confirmation numbers from your filing. Set up your certification schedule from the start.

See our complete first-48-hours guide and find your state's unemployment office using the official resources on this page.