US Layoffs — March 2001

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 133 WARN Act notices in March 2001, involving roughly 19,313 workers — falling below February and up 82% versus March 2000. Filings came from 12 states and territories, with an average of 145 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

Texas led the nation with 4,035 workers affected across 23 notices , followed by Michigan (2,398 workers) and Florida (2,123 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 8,838 workers across 56 notices. Meanwhile, Information & Technology reported 3,900 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 29% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

The biggest impact was at Haggar Clothing Company - Edinburg in Edinburg, Texas, reporting 600 affected workers. Multilayer Technology followed with 600 workers.

Trend & Outlook

This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.

This data points to a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.

This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in March 2001. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is sourced from official state filings and updated daily by LaborCurrent, which also tracks SEC 8-K filings, bankruptcy proceedings, H-1B visa petitions, and unemployment claims across all six datasets. API access and data exports available.