Upwork Layoffs 2026: Job Cuts, Announcements and News

Upwork has one layoff announcement in our Tech Layoff Tracker. The latest, on May 7, 2026: About 24% of workforce (about 150) (24% of the workforce).

Each cut is backed by an SEC filing, a company statement or a state WARN notice. Updated as new announcements and filings come in.

Latest cut
May 7
2026
Jobs affected
150
About 24% of workforce (about 150)
Share of workforce
24%
as announced

Upwork layoffs over time

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Announced by the companyIn state WARN notices
150
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Sources: SEC filings, company statements and state WARN notices. Announced cuts and WARN notices can describe the same layoff.

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Upwork layoff announcements

Upwork job cuts in our Tech Layoff Tracker
DateCutShare of workforceDetailsSource
May 7, 2026About 24% of workforce (about 150)24%Restructuring to build a more efficient operating model.SEC filing
SEC Form 8-K, Item 2.05

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Has Upwork filed WARN notices?

We have no WARN notices from Upwork in California, Washington, New York, Texas, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, Oregon and Colorado. WARN notices are only required for large layoffs at a single site, so remote or spread-out cuts often do not appear. New filings show up here automatically; see the WARN notices tracker.

Upwork layoffs FAQ

How many people did Upwork lay off?

In its latest announcement, on May 7, 2026, Upwork cut about 24% of workforce (about 150), about 24% of its workforce. Source: SEC Form 8-K, Item 2.05.

When were the latest Upwork layoffs?

The most recent announcement in our tracker is dated May 7, 2026.

Where does this Upwork layoff data come from?

From SEC filings, official company statements and state WARN notices. Press reports that the company has not confirmed are marked as reported.

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