Oracle America, a prominent tech company, intends to cut over 188 jobs in the Bay Area. This comes in light of recent disclosures by other tech firms in the region, such as Altera and Block. According to the state Employment Development Department (EDD), the job cuts at Oracle are labeled as permanent and are expected to occur on October 13. The layoffs will impact 143 workers in Redwood City and 45 more in Pleasanton. Oracle has had previous staffing reductions in 2017 and 2020.

Meanwhile, Block, formerly Square, removed 240 jobs at its office hub in Oakland’s Uptown district. On the other hand, Altera in San Jose underwent a cut of 82 jobs. Oracle’s announcement comes as the tech industry appears to be slowly recovering from prior job losses. The numbers provided by Beacon Economics, derived from the official monthly state EDD job reports, indicate that the Bay Area lost 12,000 tech jobs from January to March, and 6,300 from April to June.

Specifically, in 2025, South Bay lost 5,100 tech jobs, San Francisco-San Mateo region shed 9,000, and East Bay had to let go of 3,800 tech jobs within the first half of the year. However, these figures show that the number of job losses is gradually decreasing, hinting at a possible recovery.

For those affected by these layoffs and seeking unemployment benefits, getting through to California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) can sometimes be daunting. It’s crucial to understand how to get ahold of EDD customer service. You can reach EDD through the official website or their listed phone number. Knowing when to call can also help avoid peak hours and lead to a less stressful experience. You can get more assistance and helpful tips on how to contact EDD effectively on eddcaller.com.