US Layoffs — March 2010

The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers logged 240 WARN Act notices in March 2010, involving roughly 21,754 workers — climbing above February and down 58% versus March 2009. Filings came from 23 states and territories, with an average of 91 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 4,625 workers affected across 92 notices , followed by New York (2,862 workers) and Kentucky (2,092 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 6,616 workers across 97 notices. Meanwhile, Transportation reported 3,072 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 32% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

The biggest impact was at Regional Elite Airline Services in Cincinnati, Kentucky, reporting 839 affected workers. [Unknown - KY] followed with 839 workers.

Trend & Outlook

After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.

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 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.