Oracle selectively fired employees with outstanding stock payouts, a former employee claims

Oracle’s recent layoffs have led to allegations that employees with outstanding stock payouts were disproportionately affectedsaid comments from a former long-time employee, adding to a growing debate about how the tech giant is restructuring its workforce.

The claims came after Oracle cut hundreds of jobs in its latest round of job cuts. This was part of a broader restructuring drive as the company invests heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Former employee questions dismissal patterns

A 30-year Oracle veteran said in a LinkedIn post that the layoffs appeared to have affected experienced employees and managers who owned shares that had not yet vested.

“It appears (BUT I DON’T KNOW) that layoffs may be following an algorithm of high-level individual employees and mid-level managers – particularly those with outstanding stock options“Lewis wrote.

She added that many of the “absolute best colleagues” were affected, but noted that she had “no specific insider knowledge” about anything…