Cisco Systems and Oracle America, two technology industry giants, have announced that they will be laying off approximately 300 employees in the Bay Area. These layoffs were detailed in WARN notices sent to California’s Employment Development Department (EDD).

Cisco Systems is slated to lay off 221 employees split across its locations in Milpitas and San Francisco, with 157 employees in Milpitas and 64 in San Francisco being affected. Their layoffs are set to take effect on Oct. 13, as disclosed in their WARN notice submitted to EDD.

Oracle America, on the other hand, is reducing its workforce by 101, specifically in Santa Clara. Oracle’s WARN notice, filed with EDD on Aug. 14, disclosed this information. This comes shortly after Oracle’s disclosure on Aug. 13 of a further 188 job cuts spread across Redwood City and Pleasanton. The layoffs at Oracle are also slated to take effect on Oct. 13.

During these challenging times, being aware of assistance available through EDD is crucial. Employees facing layoffs may need to contact EDD for various unemployment questions or issues. Fortunately, help is available at eddcaller.com, which offers guidance on contacting EDD, the fastest way to get through to them, how to speak to a live person at EDD California, and much more. With the challenges of reaching out to a government agency, the resources available at eddcaller.com can guide those needing assistance in navigating the EDD process.