TikTok says it’s planning for “various scenarios” ahead of possible US ban

On behalf of our HR teams, | want to acknowledge the resilience and dedication you have continued to demonstrate, especially over the past few months as we have pursued our legal challenge of the TikTok ban in the US. As we await the decision by the US Supreme Court ahead of January 19, we know you have a lot of questions and wish we could provide a clear roadmap of next steps. You have already shown great patience and commitment and that will be incredibly important in the days ahead. We know it’s unsettling to not know exactly what happens next.

Our leadership team remains laser focused on planning for various scenarios and continuing to plan the way forward. As there continues to be noise of on-going media speculation, please rest assured we will communicate any facts to our employees firsthand through this channel as details solidify.

I cannot emphasize enough that your wellbeing is a top priority and so most importantly, I want to reinforce that as employees in the US, your employment, pay, and benefits are secure, and our offices will remain open, even if this situation hasn’t been resolved before the January 19 deadline. The bill is not written in a way that impacts the entities through which you are employed, only the US user experience. We are part of a global company with over a billion users. Together, we will continue to navigate this situation to protect you and our community of 170+ million US users.