US Layoffs — November 2022
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 361 WARN Act notices in November 2022, affecting an estimated 25,095 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 90% versus November 2021. Filings came from 30 states and territories, with an average of 70 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 230 | 12,708 |
| Mississippi | 10 | 1,360 |
| Washington | 6 | 1,322 |
| Texas | 17 | 1,095 |
| Michigan | 5 | 1,076 |
| New York | 6 | 850 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | 839 |
| Illinois | 7 | 687 |
| Georgia | 6 | 679 |
| South Carolina | 3 | 588 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | 540 |
| New Jersey | 7 | 490 |
| Ohio | 2 | 407 |
| Florida | 7 | 402 |
| Maryland | 8 | 304 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | 274 |
| Iowa | 7 | 254 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 188 |
| Virginia | 1 | 187 |
| Nevada | 6 | 172 |
| Colorado | 6 | 122 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 114 |
| Minnesota | 3 | 109 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 89 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | 78 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 68 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 63 |
| Arizona | 1 | 18 |
| Indiana | 1 | 12 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 0 |
California led the nation with 12,708 workers affected across 230 notices , followed by Mississippi (1,360 workers) and Washington (1,322 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 64 | 5,612 |
| Information & Technology | 59 | 5,418 |
| Finance & Insurance | 71 | 3,333 |
| Healthcare | 81 | 3,011 |
| Transportation | 10 | 2,873 |
| Retail | 22 | 2,068 |
| Professional Services | 14 | 1,162 |
| Accommodation & Food | 6 | 649 |
| Government | 3 | 254 |
| Wholesale Trade | 7 | 204 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 5,612 workers across 64 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 5,418 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 190 | 11,307 |
| Closure | 88 | 7,408 |
| Temporary Layoff | 1 | 93 |
Closures accounted for 30% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield Distribution | Vernon, California | 1,755 | Closure |
| United Furniture | Amory, Mississippi | 1,000 | Closure |
| San Francisco, California | 784 | Layoff | |
| Legoland California, LLC DBA Legoland California Resort | One Legoland Drive Carlsbad, California | 558 | Layoff |
| Meta | Seattle, Washington | 419 | Layoff |
| American Airlines | Costa Mesa, California | 417 | Closure |
| Pace Industries | Muskegon, Michigan | 389 | Closure |
| Meta | St. San Francisco, California | 362 | Layoff |
| Sumitomo Pharma America Holdings, Inc./Sunovian Pharmaceuticals | Marlborough, Massachusetts | 360 | |
| OhioHealth | Columbus, Ohio | 314 |
The largest notice was filed by Smithfield Distribution in Vernon, California, reporting 1,755 affected workers. United Furniture followed with 1,000 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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 November 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.