US Layoffs — February 2014
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers filed 235 WARN Act notices in February 2014, impacting roughly 25,872 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 34% versus February 2013. Filings came from 30 states and territories, with an average of 110 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | 2,945 |
| California | 54 | 2,803 |
| Texas | 16 | 2,787 |
| Florida | 14 | 2,712 |
| Idaho | 3 | 2,309 |
| Illinois | 11 | 1,528 |
| New York | 34 | 1,423 |
| New Jersey | 10 | 1,127 |
| Georgia | 6 | 863 |
| Utah | 2 | 796 |
| Maryland | 5 | 765 |
| Kentucky | 4 | 720 |
| Mississippi | 5 | 708 |
| Ohio | 5 | 591 |
| Kansas | 5 | 439 |
| Indiana | 4 | 431 |
| Louisiana | 4 | 406 |
| Missouri | 2 | 404 |
| Virginia | 4 | 386 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 384 |
| Washington | 7 | 345 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 263 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 168 |
| Iowa | 5 | 164 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 124 |
| Oregon | 1 | 87 |
| Michigan | 1 | 84 |
| Nebraska | 3 | 58 |
| Arizona | 1 | 52 |
| Maine | 1 | 0 |
Pennsylvania led the nation with 2,945 workers affected across 17 notices , followed by California (2,803 workers) and Texas (2,787 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 68 | 6,285 |
| Professional Services | 19 | 4,840 |
| Information & Technology | 33 | 4,520 |
| Retail | 28 | 2,384 |
| Finance & Insurance | 16 | 1,707 |
| Healthcare | 29 | 1,386 |
| Transportation | 10 | 884 |
| Wholesale Trade | 4 | 768 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 676 |
| Agriculture | 3 | 604 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 6,285 workers across 68 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 4,840 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 48 | 4,383 |
| Closure | 47 | 3,661 |
Closures accounted for 14% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximus | Boise, Idaho | 1,600 | |
| General Dynamics IT | Houston, Texas | 1,195 | |
| Digital Risk | Miramar, Florida | 744 | |
| General Dynamics Information Technology | Lynn Haven, Florida | 726 | |
| John Deere Harvester Works | East Moline, Illinois | 710 | Layoff |
| Verizon Wireless | Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania | 626 | |
| General Dynamics IT | Sandy, Utah | 621 | |
| Macy's | Atlanta, Georgia | 600 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals | East Hanover, New Jersey | 561 | |
| Horsehead | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 510 |
The single largest action involved Maximus in Boise, Idaho, reporting 1,600 affected workers. General Dynamics IT followed with 1,195 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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 February 2014. 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.