UKG layoffs April 2026: what to do if you are affected

Yes, UKG has confirmed the layoffs through a company spokesperson. Domenic Locapo, UKG's senior director of global public relations, confirmed to Canadian HR Reporter on April 16, 2026 that roughly 950 positions were being eliminated as part of the company's ongoing transformation, representing approximately 6 percent of its workforce.

In the April 2026 wave, approximately 950 employees were affected globally. This followed the closure of UKG's Uruguay operations in November 2025, which reportedly affected around 300 employees, and a California WARN Act filing covering 209 employees with an effective date of March 16, 2026. The total reduction across all phases of the current restructuring cycle may exceed 1,250 roles, though precise cumulative figures have not been officially published.

UKG described the cuts as spanning 'multiple functions and regions.' Public reports and employee posts suggest impacts on customer experience, new logo implementation, presales, and operations teams, among others. The company has not published an official breakdown by department or level, so the full picture remains based on employee accounts rather than confirmed corporate disclosure.

UKG has not publicly disclosed the severance terms being offered in the April 2026 round. In the US, severance is generally determined by company policy and your employment agreement rather than a legal minimum, though WARN Act obligations may apply in some cases. In Canada, non-unionized employees are often entitled to more than the initial offer under common law, with amounts depending on factors such as tenure, age, role, and province. Consider consulting an employment lawyer before signing any separation agreement.

In many cases, yes - severance offers from large employers are often a starting point rather than a final figure. Levers that may be negotiable include extended notice pay, benefits continuation periods, outplacement support, and the treatment of any equity or participation rights. This is particularly relevant for employees in Canada, where common law entitlements can significantly exceed initial offers. Your ability to negotiate may depend on your tenure, seniority, jurisdiction, and the specific terms of your employment agreement, so outcomes are not guaranteed.

A class action law firm announced in January 2026 that it was investigating whether UKG provided the required 60 days' notice to 209 employees laid off at its Santa Ana, California facility effective March 16, 2026. As of the most recent publicly available information, this appears to be an ongoing investigation rather than a settled legal determination. Whether additional WARN Act obligations arise from the broader April 2026 reduction has not been publicly confirmed. If you believe your WARN Act rights may have been affected, consult an employment attorney.

UKG has cited its 'ongoing transformation' as the primary reason, specifically referencing 'rapidly evolving market shifts - including changes in technology driven by AI, customer expectations and how software companies compete.' The company has been publicly repositioning itself as an AI-first platform under CEO Jennifer Morgan, who joined in July 2024. Some external observers have also suggested the restructuring may reflect PE investor pressure to improve margins, potentially ahead of a future IPO, though UKG has not confirmed those characterizations.

UKG has not publicly announced additional planned reductions beyond the current wave. However, employee discussions on TheLayoff.com and Glassdoor reflect ongoing concern about further cuts, and the company has conducted multiple rounds of reductions since the 2020 merger. Whether additional restructuring is planned is not publicly confirmed, and this guide will be updated if new information becomes available.