Verizon: 2 tracked 2026 layoff event(s), 3,121 workers counted, highest AI score 5.
AI score 5 (80% interval 4–7) · evidence grade D · NJ · Unknown
Stated reason: No reason published in the state WARN data
Why 5: No stated reason · Drivers: industry AI exposure +0.3, role AI exposure +0.1
Signals: attribution 0.0, primary 0.0, exec 0.0, role exposure 0.5, industry exposure 0.502, AI investment 0.0, contrary 0.0 · typical Other / Unknown roles (no roles named)
Headcount basis: WARN (sum of state notices) · WARN: 121 workers at 1 site notice(s)
AI score 5 (80% interval 4–6) · evidence grade D · NJ, WA · Telecommunications
Stated reason: Selling 274 company stores to franchise owners and cutting ~500 more corporate jobs.
Why 5: Business sold or divested · Drivers: industry AI exposure +0.4, contrary evidence −0.2, role AI exposure +0.1
Signals: attribution 0.0, primary 0.0, exec 0.0, role exposure 0.453, industry exposure 0.64, AI investment 0.0, contrary 0.15 · named roles: Cooks, Restaurant, Fast Food and Counter Workers, Retail Salespersons
Note: Many store staff expected to move to new owners; job losses lower than 3,000.
Headcount basis: announced · WARN: 527 workers at 4 site notice(s)
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