WhiteHat Jr lays off 1,800 employees — January 6, 2021
WhiteHat Jr, a education company based in India, laid off 1,800 employees on January 6, 2021. At the time, the company was at the Acquired stage. The layoff was reported by this source.
Source: https://inc42.com/buzz/whitehat-jr-employees-transition-opportunity-byjus/
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| Company | Laid off | Date | Industry | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WhiteHat Jr | 300 | June 28, 2022 | Education | India |
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