US Layoffs — September 2010

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 184 WARN Act notices in September 2010, involving roughly 12,259 workers — falling below August and down 24% versus September 2009. Filings came from 25 states and territories, with an average of 67 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 2,575 workers affected across 65 notices , followed by Michigan (1,396 workers) and New Jersey (992 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 5,287 workers across 74 notices. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 1,356 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 30% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

The biggest impact was at Chrysler Group in Trenton, Michigan, reporting 900 affected workers. Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center followed with 651 workers.

Trend & Outlook

This data points to 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 September 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.