HCLTech Announces 120 Layoffs in Orlando from May to December 2026

Between May and December of 2026, 120 workers in Orlando, Florida (US), would be let go by HCLTech's US division. As part of an engagement-based operational reorganisation, layoffs may be necessary. The first round of layoffs will start on May 29, 2026, and they will last until the end of the year. A few additional separations may go into early 2027.

A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing dated 1 April states that the impacted employees are based at San Marco Court in Orlando. The let-go employees were previously assigned to a client project that is now being phased out or transferred. There will be no more layoffs, according to the company. When a mass layoff or site closure affects more than 100 employees, companies are obligated by US law to file a WARN notice.

Why HCLTech Decided to Layoffs?

The company's management has unveiled a broader restructuring plan, which includes the layoffs. The goal is to make operations more agile and secure profit margins in a constantly changing tech landscape. This new development follows previous layoffs at the organisation. It was announced in February 2026 that HCLTech had laid off more than 100 employees in Florida.

According to HCLTech, impacted employees might be re-evaluated for potential redeployment within the organisation or to different client projects, contingent upon availability and skill compatibility. During an earlier earnings call, CEO C Vijayakumar mentioned that talent reduction outside of India will be a part of the reorganisation. He also promised to disclose further specifics once all was in place. A portion of the restructuring's effects are anticipated to linger into later quarters of FY26, as it is being executed in stages throughout the fiscal year.

Indian IT Industry Going Through a Transitional Phase

The downsizing of the workforce is becoming more and more connected to client rampdowns and shifting outsourcing economics, which is a larger trend among Indian IT service providers doing business in the US. In the wake of shorter or changing project cycles, Infosys has taken a similar action in the US, suggesting a broader realignment of staff. According to specialists in the field, automation and AI are speeding up the transition.

The layoffs in Orlando highlight how transformations tailored to individual clients and systemic shifts in outsourcing models are influencing the way IT service providers approach workforce strategy. Similar modifications across international markets are likely to remain as corporations keep trying to cut costs and use AI-led delivery methods.