US Layoffs — December 2013

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers filed 240 WARN Act notices in December 2013, impacting roughly 22,418 workers — representing a pullback from November and up 16% versus December 2012. Filings came from 25 states and territories, with an average of 93 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 6,652 workers affected across 100 notices , followed by New York (3,895 workers) and Florida (2,050 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 4,975 workers across 59 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 4,755 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 27% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

The single largest action involved St Francis Hospital and Health Centers in Poughkeepsie, New York, reporting 1,141 affected workers. Reliant Transportation followed with 847 workers.

Trend & Outlook

This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.

The data underscores 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 December 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.