US Layoffs — January 2022
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 181 WARN Act notices in January 2022, putting at risk an estimated 15,840 workers — down from December and down 43% versus January 2021. Filings came from 33 states and territories, with an average of 88 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 54 | 3,535 |
| Florida | 13 | 1,579 |
| Connecticut | 7 | 1,018 |
| Georgia | 4 | 913 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 820 |
| Ohio | 7 | 722 |
| South Carolina | 8 | 688 |
| Texas | 4 | 638 |
| Oregon | 4 | 578 |
| New Jersey | 6 | 576 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 572 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | 506 |
| Virginia | 6 | 433 |
| Missouri | 2 | 381 |
| Illinois | 4 | 377 |
| Nevada | 3 | 359 |
| Mississippi | 8 | 291 |
| Michigan | 3 | 289 |
| Colorado | 9 | 227 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 222 |
| Washington | 2 | 205 |
| Arizona | 2 | 169 |
| Indiana | 2 | 134 |
| Alabama | 2 | 133 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 106 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | 84 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 67 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 61 |
| Utah | 1 | 53 |
| Iowa | 1 | 53 |
| Maryland | 5 | 50 |
| West Virginia | 1 | 1 |
| Hawaii | 4 | 0 |
California led the nation with 3,535 workers affected across 54 notices , followed by Florida (1,579 workers) and Connecticut (1,018 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 40 | 3,195 |
| Healthcare | 23 | 2,353 |
| Transportation | 18 | 1,900 |
| Information & Technology | 24 | 1,848 |
| Accommodation & Food | 15 | 1,640 |
| Professional Services | 10 | 1,226 |
| Retail | 16 | 975 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 696 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 266 |
| Wholesale Trade | 9 | 225 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 3,195 workers across 40 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 2,353 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 68 | 5,561 |
| Layoff | 46 | 3,746 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 90 |
Closures accounted for 36% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville Community Hospital | Watsonville, Georgia | 658 | |
| Mayfield Consumer Products | Mayfield, Kentucky | 501 | Layoff |
| Sema4 OpCo | Stamford, Connecticut | 448 | |
| Stearns Lending, LLC - Corporate Dr | Lewisville, Texas | 348 | |
| Stearns Lending, LLC ("Wholesale Department") | Sussex, Wisconsin | 348 | Closure |
| BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. Hernando County | Brooksville, Florida | 306 | |
| First Coast Security Services | Jacksonville, Florida | 289 | |
| GP Downs LLC DBA The Flying Lark | Grants Pass, Oregon | 269 | Layoff |
| Staffing Synergies | Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania | 246 | Closure |
| Premier Glass USA | Park Hills, Missouri | 243 | Closure |
Topping the list was Watsonville Community Hospital in Watsonville, Georgia, reporting 658 affected workers. Mayfield Consumer Products followed with 501 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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 January 2022. 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.