From Guitar World · · 50s
Fender denies layoff rumors after WARN notice
Fender says no layoffs planned for holiday shutdown, employees return in new year.
In brief
Fender says no layoffs planned for holiday shutdown, employees return in new year. Fender clarifies its December 14-31 holiday shutdown is a routine quiet week with no layoffs, employees return in new year. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Fender WARN notice
Fender issued a WARN Act notice for 533 employees on October 15.
Temporary closure date
Fender's manufacturing facility closes on December 14, 2026 for quiet weeks.
Fender's response
Fender says the notice is for holiday inventory quiet weeks with no layoffs.
Employee options
Employees may work during quiet weeks to plan for return in new year.
Fender's clarification
Fender states holiday shutdowns are normal annual operations with no fundamental change.
The big picture
Fender clarifies its December 14-31 holiday shutdown is a routine quiet week with no layoffs, employees return in new year.
