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Laid Off from Cisco Systems? Unemployment Guide for Affected Workers

If you were affected by a Cisco Systems 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 Cisco Systems, here is what matters most for your unemployment benefits and next steps.

About this layoff event

Cisco has conducted multiple restructuring layoffs, with significant reductions in 2024 affecting thousands of workers primarily in California, North Carolina, and Texas. The layoffs have included structured severance. California's strict worker protections and WARN Act apply to Cisco's large California workforce.

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.