US Layoffs — January 2025
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers submitted 388 WARN Act notices in January 2025, putting at risk an estimated 32,802 workers — up substantially from December and down 36% versus January 2024. Filings came from 38 states and territories, with an average of 85 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 140 | 9,162 |
| Illinois | 32 | 3,112 |
| Ohio | 14 | 2,472 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | 1,517 |
| Texas | 13 | 1,425 |
| Arizona | 4 | 1,375 |
| Virginia | 4 | 1,067 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | 1,049 |
| Florida | 18 | 1,035 |
| Tennessee | 5 | 1,019 |
| North Carolina | 10 | 982 |
| Kentucky | 10 | 897 |
| New Jersey | 11 | 817 |
| Missouri | 6 | 761 |
| Michigan | 7 | 715 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 711 |
| Maryland | 12 | 663 |
| Colorado | 6 | 627 |
| Iowa | 8 | 580 |
| Washington | 5 | 504 |
| Mississippi | 6 | 373 |
| Alabama | 3 | 362 |
| Georgia | 4 | 292 |
| Utah | 2 | 208 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 173 |
| Minnesota | 20 | 168 |
| Hawaii | 7 | 125 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 121 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 107 |
| Indiana | 1 | 106 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 78 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 63 |
| Oregon | 1 | 56 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | 43 |
| Nevada | 2 | 37 |
| Kansas | 2 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 0 |
| New York | 1 | 0 |
California led the nation with 9,162 workers affected across 140 notices , followed by Illinois (3,112 workers) and Ohio (2,472 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 87 | 7,942 |
| Retail | 75 | 5,994 |
| Transportation | 41 | 5,267 |
| Information & Technology | 43 | 2,932 |
| Accommodation & Food | 20 | 1,749 |
| Healthcare | 25 | 1,350 |
| Utilities | 3 | 1,301 |
| Agriculture | 5 | 989 |
| Professional Services | 15 | 934 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 9 | 806 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 7,942 workers across 87 notices. Separately, Retail reported 5,994 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 163 | 15,199 |
| Layoff | 128 | 9,339 |
| Temporary Closure | 2 | 453 |
Closures accounted for 48% of all affected workers nationally, indicating significant structural workforce adjustments.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear | Danville, Virginia | 815 | Layoff |
| Kohl’s | San Bernardino, California | 690 | Closure |
| Jo-Ann Stores Support Center | Hudson, Ohio | 661 | Closure |
| Manpower Group US Inc. DBA HelloFresh | Goodyear, Arizona | 564 | |
| ManpowerGroup US | Goodyear, Arizona | 564 | Layoff |
| Foster Farms | Turlock, California | 478 | Closure |
| Foster Farms | Turlock, California | 478 | Closure |
| Compass Group DBA TouchPoint Support Services at Ascension Saint Joseph | Joliet, Illinois | 451 | Closure |
| Perdue Farms | Monterey, Tennessee | 433 | |
| Amazon | Imperial, Pennsylvania | 432 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Goodyear in Danville, Virginia, reporting 815 affected workers. Kohl’s followed with 690 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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 January 2025. 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.