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Microsoft cuts 605 jobs in Washington, 4,800 globally

Microsoft said the cuts are part of a larger corporate restructuring affecting thousands of employees worldwide.

Published Jul 6, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Microsoft announced on Monday it will lay off 605 employees based in Washington as part of a wider corporate restructuring. The company said the reorganization will eliminate 4,800 jobs globally.