US Layoffs — December 2024
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 328 WARN Act notices in December 2024, displacing an estimated 28,981 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 7% versus December 2023. Filings came from 39 states and territories, with an average of 88 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 87 | 5,368 |
| Pennsylvania | 15 | 2,978 |
| Michigan | 16 | 2,625 |
| Oregon | 12 | 2,139 |
| Nevada | 9 | 1,726 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,633 |
| Ohio | 7 | 1,344 |
| Illinois | 13 | 1,306 |
| Alabama | 4 | 1,202 |
| Texas | 7 | 1,067 |
| Kansas | 4 | 826 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 597 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 595 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 528 |
| New York | 22 | 490 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 442 |
| North Dakota | 1 | 430 |
| Mississippi | 7 | 397 |
| Washington | 1 | 396 |
| South Carolina | 6 | 389 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 370 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 329 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | 291 |
| Nebraska | 2 | 283 |
| Maryland | 7 | 252 |
| Colorado | 4 | 232 |
| Iowa | 4 | 210 |
| Georgia | 3 | 135 |
| Minnesota | 23 | 120 |
| Utah | 1 | 116 |
| Idaho | 1 | 55 |
| Arizona | 4 | 41 |
| Missouri | 2 | 37 |
| Vermont | 1 | 28 |
| Maine | 2 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 1 | 1 |
| Alaska | 1 | 1 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 0 |
California led the nation with 5,368 workers affected across 87 notices , followed by Pennsylvania (2,978 workers) and Michigan (2,625 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 58 | 6,021 |
| Retail | 32 | 4,133 |
| Information & Technology | 33 | 3,549 |
| Transportation | 25 | 2,961 |
| Healthcare | 28 | 2,943 |
| Accommodation & Food | 40 | 2,256 |
| Finance & Insurance | 27 | 1,903 |
| Government | 10 | 898 |
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 861 |
| Professional Services | 18 | 823 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 6,021 workers across 58 notices. Notably, Retail reported 4,133 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 81 | 9,120 |
| Layoff | 108 | 8,469 |
| Temporary Closure | 2 | 142 |
| Temporary Layoff | 1 | 62 |
Closures accounted for 32% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Food | Emporia, Kansas | 809 | Layoff |
| MV Contract Transportation | Las Vegas, Nevada | 801 | Closure |
| INC. Las Vegas | Clark, Nevada | 801 | Closure |
| Sharon Regional Medical Center | Sharon, Pennsylvania | 699 | Closure |
| TTEC Government Solutions | Austin, Texas | 650 | |
| Dmsi | Moreno Valley, California | 581 | Layoff |
| Big Lots Corporate | Columbus, Ohio | 555 | |
| Big Lots Stores | Columbus, Ohio | 555 | |
| CareMax | Miami, Florida | 530 | |
| Dmsi | Shafter, California | 528 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Tyson Food in Emporia, Kansas, reporting 809 affected workers. MV Contract Transportation followed with 801 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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 December 2024. 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.