US Layoffs — November 2017
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 259 WARN Act notices in November 2017, involving roughly 24,959 workers — falling below October and roughly flat versus November 2016. Filings came from 39 states and territories, with an average of 96 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 56 | 6,194 |
| Texas | 21 | 3,556 |
| Georgia | 7 | 3,105 |
| Illinois | 22 | 1,652 |
| New York | 23 | 1,258 |
| New Jersey | 7 | 581 |
| Florida | 9 | 562 |
| Alabama | 4 | 499 |
| Washington | 7 | 478 |
| North Carolina | 4 | 438 |
| Michigan | 2 | 415 |
| Arizona | 2 | 401 |
| Virginia | 4 | 401 |
| Indiana | 3 | 400 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | 358 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | 347 |
| Oregon | 13 | 335 |
| West Virginia | 2 | 327 |
| Maryland | 4 | 327 |
| Ohio | 5 | 310 |
| Missouri | 4 | 305 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 275 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 249 |
| Iowa | 6 | 237 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 220 |
| Alaska | 2 | 217 |
| Nevada | 2 | 211 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 211 |
| Nebraska | 5 | 185 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 141 |
| Delaware | 1 | 138 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 133 |
| Utah | 2 | 123 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 116 |
| Kansas | 5 | 78 |
| Vermont | 2 | 61 |
| Colorado | 5 | 55 |
| Mississippi | 1 | 50 |
| Maine | 2 | 10 |
California led the nation with 6,194 workers affected across 56 notices , followed by Texas (3,556 workers) and Georgia (3,105 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 43 | 5,246 |
| Manufacturing | 72 | 5,245 |
| Healthcare | 23 | 2,511 |
| Professional Services | 20 | 1,866 |
| Retail | 20 | 1,729 |
| Accommodation & Food | 10 | 1,701 |
| Finance & Insurance | 14 | 1,701 |
| Education | 28 | 1,411 |
| Transportation | 10 | 1,363 |
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 689 |
The Information & Technology sector dominated layoff filings with 5,246 workers across 43 notices. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 5,245 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 73 | 7,027 |
| Closure | 76 | 5,931 |
Closures accounted for 24% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Services, Inc. DBA Centerplate | San Francisco, California | 1,330 | Layoff |
| ABM Aviation | Atlanta, Georgia | 1,179 | |
| ABM Industries | Atlanta, Georgia | 1,179 | |
| Capital One | Plano, Texas | 768 | |
| Southstar LLC - Kroger Facility | Keller, Texas | 690 | |
| SynerMed | Monterey Park, California | 566 | Layoff |
| East Houston Regional Medical Center | Houston, Texas | 479 | |
| Unitedhealth Group | Phoenix, Arizona | 381 | |
| Yanfeng | Highland Park, Michigan | 345 | Layoff |
| Cal Pacific Specialty Foods, LLC (Cal Pacific) | Moss Landing, California | 323 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Volume Services, Inc. DBA Centerplate in San Francisco, California, reporting 1,330 affected workers. ABM Aviation followed with 1,179 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in November 2017. 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.