Santa Clara County Wants to Help Laid Off Tech Workers With Healthcare

On a day when thousands of tech workers found out their jobs are in jeopardy, Santa Clara County wants the public to know there’s healthcare options when their severance plan runs out.

With Microsoft announcing 10,000 layoffs, about four dozen of those in Silicon Valley. Meanwhile, Amazon is planning to lay off 18,000 employees.

Tech workers all over the Bay Area are understandably nervous.

Layoffs was a top trending topic on Twitter Wednesday Santa Clara County, in the heart of Silicon Valley, said it wants to soften the landing for those who lose their jobs.

“Many of the people getting laid off are young tech workers and they’ve never

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