According to an internal memo cited in reports, employees who are impacted by the layoffs will receive termination letters through both their work and personal email accounts on the specified date.

In the memo, Janelle Gale, Chief People Officer at Meta, acknowledged the uncertainty the announcement may create among employees and explained that the decision followed weeks of internal deliberations.

'Over the last few weeks we have been working on some changes to our organization that will result in us laying off around 10% of the company on May 20, and closing about 6,000 open roles,' the memo stated.

Gale added that while the company usually finalises more details before communicating such changes widely, the information had already leaked, prompting leadership to address employees directly.

She described the announcement as 'unwelcome news' and acknowledged that confirming the layoffs may leave staff feeling uneasy. However, the company believes the move represents the best path forward given current circumstances.

Meta has outlined a preliminary severance package for employees based in the United States, describing it as 'generous.'

According to the memo:

These benefits are intended to help employees transition while seeking new opportunities.

For employees outside the United States, Meta stated that severance packages will follow a similar structure but will vary depending on local labour laws and country-specific policies.

The company also confirmed additional support measures, including:

Gale noted that more information would be provided through internal communications as planning progresses.

In addition to job cuts, Meta will shut down approximately 6,000 open job positions, signalling a slowdown in hiring as the company restructures its workforce priorities.

The layoffs come at a time when Meta continues to invest heavily in artificial intelligence technologies, infrastructure, and related product development—areas that have significantly increased operational costs.

The memo acknowledged that employees will face nearly a month of uncertainty before the layoffs are formally implemented.

'I know this leaves everyone with nearly a month of ambiguity which is incredibly unsettling,' Gale wrote, assuring staff that the company would attempt to address questions through internal platforms.

Employees have been directed to access the company's People Portal, which includes frequently asked questions and logistical information regarding the layoff process.

Meta's decision adds to a broader pattern of restructuring across global technology companies as they shift resources toward AI development while controlling operational costs.

The upcoming layoffs highlight the growing financial pressures linked to large-scale investments in next-generation technologies, particularly artificial intelligence systems that require massive computing infrastructure and talent realignment.