EBay laying off about 800 roles, or 6% of its workforce

Group 1 - eBay is cutting approximately 800 roles, representing 6% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring effort to align with strategic priorities [1] - The layoffs are distributed across the company, with decisions based on operational needs, areas of duplication, and future priorities [1] - As of December 31, 2025, eBay had a total of 12,300 employees worldwide [2] Group 2 - eBay recently reached a settlement with a Massachusetts couple who were victims of a harassment campaign by former employees [2] - The couple, David and Ina Steiner, had previously sued eBay in federal court in 2021 after being stalked and harassed due to their blog coverage [3] - Two former eBay executives received prison sentences in 2022 related to the harassment scheme, although the terms of the settlement with the Steiners were not disclosed [3]