US Layoffs — October 2025
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 602 WARN Act notices in October 2025, covering approximately 57,574 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and up 62% versus October 2024. Filings came from 38 states and territories, with an average of 96 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 264 | 14,535 |
| Washington | 26 | 12,233 |
| Illinois | 22 | 4,193 |
| Arizona | 4 | 3,158 |
| Tennessee | 11 | 2,318 |
| Texas | 36 | 2,084 |
| Ohio | 7 | 1,802 |
| New Jersey | 16 | 1,781 |
| Kentucky | 12 | 1,664 |
| Florida | 17 | 1,459 |
| Oregon | 14 | 1,292 |
| North Carolina | 20 | 1,230 |
| Georgia | 10 | 1,229 |
| Michigan | 13 | 1,154 |
| Virginia | 15 | 874 |
| Alabama | 6 | 762 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | 758 |
| Colorado | 8 | 662 |
| Maryland | 12 | 651 |
| Connecticut | 10 | 548 |
| Iowa | 10 | 461 |
| Hawaii | 3 | 440 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | 376 |
| Nevada | 6 | 245 |
| Minnesota | 24 | 232 |
| Indiana | 2 | 222 |
| Utah | 3 | 176 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 148 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 133 |
| Montana | 2 | 115 |
| North Dakota | 1 | 112 |
| Missouri | 2 | 98 |
| South Dakota | 2 | 90 |
| Kansas | 2 | 81 |
| Washington DC | 2 | 76 |
| Idaho | 1 | 42 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 0 |
California led the nation with 14,535 workers affected across 264 notices , followed by Washington (12,233 workers) and Illinois (4,193 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 141 | 12,813 |
| Retail | 72 | 8,571 |
| Healthcare | 73 | 6,403 |
| Agriculture | 7 | 4,187 |
| Finance & Insurance | 33 | 4,158 |
| Information & Technology | 40 | 3,872 |
| Accommodation & Food | 24 | 3,587 |
| Education | 37 | 2,885 |
| Professional Services | 41 | 2,374 |
| Transportation | 27 | 1,786 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 12,813 workers across 141 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 8,571 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 186 | 24,708 |
| Closure | 109 | 9,280 |
| Temporary Layoff | 2 | 14 |
Closures accounted for 16% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gebbers Farms, Etal | Brewster, Washington | 3,465 | Layoff |
| Arizona Autism | Phoenix, Arizona | 2,792 | Layoff |
| Amazon | Various locations in Washington, Washington | 2,303 | Layoff |
| Capital One Financial | Lake Cook Rd Riverwoods, Illinois | 1,748 | |
| Stemilt Ag Services | Wenatchee, Washington | 1,561 | Layoff |
| General Motors | Warren, Ohio | 1,334 | |
| FirstFruits | Prescott, Washington | 1,200 | Layoff |
| Starbucks | Seattle, Washington | 974 | Layoff |
| Ojai Valley Inn | Ojai, California | 773 | Closure |
| Educational Testing Service (ETS) | Sacramento, California | 757 |
Leading the list was Gebbers Farms, Etal in Brewster, Washington, reporting 3,465 affected workers. Arizona Autism followed with 2,792 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the the nation labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in October 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.