Oracle layoffs: Employees get 6 am termination email, read full text here

Oracle employees received a termination email stating that the day would be their last working day. The message cited restructuring and business changes but gave no individual reason or headcount.The email makes clear that the termination is being presented as part of a broader organisational change.“Today is your last working day.” The email sent by Oracle to terminate an unknown number of employees begins with these stark words, according to the email quoted in media reports. It further reads, “We are sharing some difficult news regarding your position.” For employees going about a regular workday - whether wrapping up their tasks, just starting their day or returning from lunch - such an email could come as a sudden and unsettling shock.The message informs employees that their roles have been eliminated, but does not provide an individual-specific reason for the termination, instead pointing to Oracle’s broader organisational changes and current business needs.It then states: “After careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organisational change. As a result, today is your last working day.”The email as quoted in media reports further informs employees that they will receive an email from DocuSign on their Oracle email address containing details about their severance and termination date. The email also marks a series of immediate actions for the affected employees.Under a section titled “Immediate Action Required”, Oracle tells employees that they must provide a personal email address to receive important follow-up information, including FAQs and separation documents related to the transition. The communication specifically asks employees to submit their personal email address “immediately”. It also says that if an employee makes an error while submitting the address, they should submit a new form.Oracle clarifies that the personal email address will be used only for correspondence related to separation information and severance agreements.The email then warns employees that access to their work systems will soon be cut off.“Access to your computer, email, voicemail, and files will be deactivated soon,” the email states, adding that employees will no longer be able to log into their computers.Alongside the access restrictions, Oracle reminds the employees about its confidentiality requirements.The email says employees are prohibited from downloading, copying or retaining any Oracle confidential information, including by emailing such information to themselves.The communication ends with a message thanking the employees for their contribution to the organisation and directs them to the HR team for any additional questions.Employees are asked to reach out through the Ask HR page or by calling the number provided in the email.The 6 am email received by employees has brought the company’s reported $2.8 billion restructuring plan into sharp focus. India Today reviewed the email sent to employees on Monday, which informs them that their employment is being terminated.- EndsPublished By: Rishab ChauhanPublished On: Sep 14, 2026 23:46 IST