US Layoffs — February 2013
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 197 WARN Act notices in February 2013, displacing an estimated 17,920 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 13% versus February 2012. Filings came from 26 states and territories, with an average of 91 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 45 | 2,707 |
| New York | 39 | 2,561 |
| Michigan | 5 | 1,468 |
| Illinois | 13 | 1,213 |
| Florida | 10 | 1,201 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | 962 |
| Kentucky | 6 | 918 |
| North Carolina | 3 | 859 |
| Texas | 11 | 800 |
| Georgia | 8 | 784 |
| New Jersey | 4 | 654 |
| Tennessee | 7 | 617 |
| Ohio | 5 | 576 |
| Virginia | 7 | 558 |
| Indiana | 4 | 419 |
| Utah | 2 | 293 |
| Maryland | 2 | 262 |
| Mississippi | 7 | 253 |
| Alabama | 1 | 207 |
| Oregon | 1 | 174 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 141 |
| Washington | 1 | 102 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 101 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 60 |
| Iowa | 1 | 30 |
| Kansas | 2 | 0 |
California led the nation with 2,707 workers affected across 45 notices , followed by New York (2,561 workers) and Michigan (1,468 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 58 | 5,645 |
| Information & Technology | 18 | 2,364 |
| Finance & Insurance | 16 | 1,853 |
| Healthcare | 28 | 1,608 |
| Professional Services | 16 | 1,561 |
| Accommodation & Food | 11 | 919 |
| Transportation | 10 | 624 |
| Agriculture | 5 | 601 |
| Retail | 7 | 599 |
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 324 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 5,645 workers across 58 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 2,364 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 78 | 7,904 |
| Layoff | 17 | 1,393 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 36 |
Closures accounted for 44% of all affected workers nationally, indicating significant structural workforce adjustments.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Register | Detroit, Michigan | 844 | Closure |
| Te Connectivity | Greensboro, North Carolina | 664 | Closure |
| Maritz Research | Long Beach, California | 404 | |
| Abbott Vascular | Temecula, California | 395 | |
| Homeward Residential | Jacksonville, Florida | 370 | |
| M & T Bank | Paramus, New Jersey | 356 | |
| Jcim US | Louisville, Kentucky | 347 | Closure |
| [Unknown - KY] | Turnpike Louisville, Kentucky | 347 | Closure |
| Lakeside Memorial Hospital -Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit | Brockport, New York | 343 | Closure |
| BAE Systems - Southeast Shipyards Mayport | Jacksonville, Florida | 319 |
The most significant filing came from Journal Register in Detroit, Michigan, reporting 844 affected workers. Te Connectivity followed with 664 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.