US Layoffs — April 2020

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 3,302 WARN Act notices in April 2020, displacing an estimated 402,362 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and up 1160% versus April 2019. Filings came from 49 states and territories, with an average of 122 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 137,604 workers affected across 1198 notices , followed by Nevada (36,709 workers) and New York (29,702 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 99,784 workers across 587 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 80,508 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 13% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

The most significant filing came from Tesla in Fremont, California, reporting 11,083 affected workers. Desert Palace Inc. - Caesars LV followed with 6,148 workers.

Trend & Outlook

The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.

This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in April 2020. 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.