US Layoffs — February 2010

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 213 WARN Act notices in February 2010, displacing an estimated 20,558 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 62% versus February 2009. Filings came from 22 states and territories, with an average of 97 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

New York led the nation with 4,551 workers affected across 30 notices , followed by California (2,518 workers) and Ohio (1,707 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 7,089 workers across 79 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 4,455 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 34% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

The most significant filing came from St Vincent Catholic Medical Centers of New York - Medical Center in New York, New York, reporting 2,850 affected workers. Illinois Department of Human Services followed with 1,269 workers.

Trend & Outlook

The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.

This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in February 2010. 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.