Rumor - Google is laying off again

Webguild reports that Google is laying off again

"Apparently, Google is laying off a large number of sub-contracted employees and full-time employees that manage those contractors. The layoffs are taking place in Seattle, WA and Kirkland, WA. Further, entire offices are being closed in Michigan and Texas with all employees getting laid off.

At the Mountain View offices, the layoffs will begin with those doing internal tech support inside for Google employees, Google-issued work computers – both desktops and portables, as well as those working on Google servers, according to sources.

Another source said Google is looking to add capacity in Nebraska on the data center operations and management end.

Another source said the layoffs are coordinated in a fashion to avoid getting on the radar of governmental, business, and media reporting agencies. In other words, the layoffs are below the threshold of the various state and federal rules to avoid being identified and hence, having to pay large severances.

All sources said that they had signed “tight” secrecy employment agreements with Google and were not in a position to speak to co-workers or third parties about their employment, employment terms, pay, terminations, layoffs and any other work that relates to Google. They also cannot organize with other employees to mount class action lawsuits or side with labor unions against Google."

Source: Webguild