US Layoffs — February 2013

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 198 WARN Act notices in February 2013, displacing an estimated 19,351 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 6% versus February 2012. Filings came from 26 states and territories, with an average of 98 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 2,707 workers affected across 45 notices , followed by Illinois (2,603 workers) and New York (2,561 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 7,076 workers across 59 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 2,364 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 48% of all affected workers nationally, indicating significant structural workforce adjustments.

Largest Layoffs

The most significant filing came from Interstate Brands Companies in Oswego, Illinois, reporting 1,390 affected workers. Journal Register followed with 844 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 2013. 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.