US Layoffs — November 2025
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 359 WARN Act notices in November 2025, affecting an estimated 35,865 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 8% versus November 2024. Filings came from 36 states and territories, with an average of 100 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 3 | 6,563 |
| California | 147 | 4,889 |
| Florida | 19 | 4,595 |
| Texas | 15 | 3,586 |
| Illinois | 15 | 2,429 |
| Ohio | 8 | 1,908 |
| Michigan | 5 | 1,641 |
| Maryland | 22 | 1,299 |
| Georgia | 10 | 1,141 |
| Washington | 16 | 861 |
| New Jersey | 9 | 842 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | 803 |
| Arizona | 6 | 500 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | 496 |
| Virginia | 3 | 399 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 397 |
| Utah | 2 | 382 |
| Connecticut | 5 | 364 |
| Minnesota | 7 | 352 |
| Colorado | 5 | 331 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | 320 |
| Indiana | 2 | 292 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 279 |
| Iowa | 8 | 267 |
| South Carolina | 7 | 152 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 105 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 103 |
| Nevada | 3 | 99 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 93 |
| Hawaii | 4 | 92 |
| Alabama | 1 | 90 |
| Mississippi | 1 | 79 |
| Montana | 1 | 78 |
| Maine | 2 | 24 |
| Missouri | 4 | 12 |
| Oregon | 2 | 2 |
Nebraska led the nation with 6,563 workers affected across 3 notices , followed by California (4,889 workers) and Florida (4,595 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 65 | 16,056 |
| Transportation | 32 | 4,473 |
| Retail | 31 | 2,719 |
| Finance & Insurance | 20 | 2,073 |
| Information & Technology | 27 | 1,955 |
| Professional Services | 45 | 1,560 |
| Healthcare | 22 | 1,431 |
| Accommodation & Food | 18 | 1,186 |
| Wholesale Trade | 16 | 915 |
| Government | 44 | 783 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 16,056 workers across 65 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 4,473 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 73 | 9,155 |
| Layoff | 110 | 5,677 |
| Temporary Layoff | 2 | 11 |
Closures accounted for 26% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson - Lexington | Lexington, Nebraska | 3,212 | |
| Tyson Foods | Lexington, Nebraska | 3,212 | Closure |
| Tyson Foods | Amarillo, Texas | 1,761 | |
| Ultium Cells-General Motors | Warren, Ohio | 1,334 | Layoff |
| General Motors | Detroit, Michigan | 1,140 | |
| The Kroger | Groveland, Florida | 935 | |
| Kroger Fulfillment Network | Groveland, Florida | 935 | |
| FedEx | Coppell, Texas | 856 | |
| Norvax, LLC/GoHealth | Chicago, Illinois | 598 | Closure |
| Norvax | Chicago, Illinois | 487 |
The largest notice was filed by Tyson - Lexington in Lexington, Nebraska, reporting 3,212 affected workers. Tyson Foods followed with 3,212 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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 November 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.