Microsoft is providing laid-off US employees with a substantial severance package. Most employees can receive up to 39 weeks of base pay, with a minimum of 60 days. The duration of the severance is determined by an employee's seniority and tenure with the company. Additionally, eligible employees will receive continued stock vesting for up to 12 months and six months of paid health insurance. These benefits are part of broader cost-cutting measures and significant investments in AI infrastructure.
https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-severance-offers-layoffs-plan-2026-7