‘Heartless’ mass layoffs hit US workers ahead of holidays

Job cuts have risen this year, even as the US economy shows no signs of a downturn for now

While many American workers are preparing for the holiday season, some are grappling with the mental and financial anguish of being suddenly laid off.

After corporations complained of labor shortages through 2021 and 2022, several companies have shed workers in mass layoffs as 2022 comes to a close.