Intel, the semiconductor giant, has announced its plan to eliminate over 400 jobs in the Bay Area during the month of July, according to a WARN notice filed with the state Employment Development Department. The decision indicates the tough economic conditions that tech companies are currently facing. The layoffs will primarily affect employees working at or around Intel’s main headquarters complex in Santa Clara and the cuts are scheduled to occur on July 15 according to the EDD filings.

Intel has also stated its intention to trim 174 job positions in the Sacramento county city of Folsom. However, it also added that some employees might remain employed if they can find roles within Intel that match their qualifications. These workforce reductions are part of Intel’s previously stated intention to reduce its global workforce by 20%, equivalent to 21,000 global employees.

The Bay Area is experiencing a significant loss of tech jobs, with about 14,000 positions eliminated in the first five months of 2025. These figures were complied by Beacon Economics from the EDD’s official monthly jobs report.

If you were affected by the Intel layoffs or any other job reduction in California, and need to get in touch with EDD, you can visit eddcaller.com for guidance on how to get ahold of edd customer service. Their website can assist you with necessary steps to reach out, ensuring your unemployment benefits are handled properly.