US Layoffs — January 2026
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers posted 560 WARN Act notices in January 2026, affecting an estimated 52,735 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and up 62% versus January 2025. Filings came from 42 states and territories, with an average of 94 workers per notice.
Weekly Reports
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 155 | 11,473 |
| New Jersey | 38 | 5,846 |
| Texas | 14 | 4,632 |
| Washington | 13 | 3,502 |
| Illinois | 19 | 3,077 |
| New York | 23 | 1,916 |
| Georgia | 11 | 1,810 |
| Virginia | 7 | 1,753 |
| North Carolina | 14 | 1,655 |
| Michigan | 8 | 1,652 |
| Tennessee | 8 | 1,360 |
| Louisiana | 4 | 1,307 |
| Connecticut | 4 | 1,212 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | 1,177 |
| Colorado | 6 | 1,173 |
| Maryland | 13 | 1,121 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | 1,026 |
| Florida | 16 | 899 |
| Nebraska | 2 | 588 |
| Ohio | 12 | 564 |
| Minnesota | 70 | 548 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 535 |
| Hawaii | 7 | 502 |
| Iowa | 16 | 487 |
| Oregon | 25 | 427 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 366 |
| Missouri | 4 | 352 |
| Arizona | 7 | 319 |
| Indiana | 4 | 316 |
| Kentucky | 5 | 239 |
| West Virginia | 2 | 199 |
| Vermont | 2 | 193 |
| Maine | 3 | 122 |
| Alabama | 1 | 79 |
| Kansas | 1 | 72 |
| Utah | 2 | 60 |
| Idaho | 1 | 51 |
| North Dakota | 1 | 47 |
| Nevada | 4 | 40 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 38 |
| Mississippi | 2 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | 0 |
California led the nation with 11,473 workers affected across 155 notices , followed by New Jersey (5,846 workers) and Texas (4,632 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 109 | 15,946 |
| Retail | 108 | 15,709 |
| Transportation | 36 | 3,816 |
| Information & Technology | 33 | 3,061 |
| Healthcare | 43 | 2,937 |
| Finance & Insurance | 32 | 2,682 |
| Professional Services | 32 | 2,539 |
| Accommodation & Food | 71 | 1,645 |
| Wholesale Trade | 15 | 981 |
| Mining & Energy | 11 | 483 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 15,946 workers across 109 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 15,709 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 150 | 12,773 |
| Closure | 133 | 11,793 |
Closures accounted for 22% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Various locations in Washington, Washington | 2,198 | Layoff |
| Tyson Foods, Inc (Amarillo B-Shift Operations) Updated | Amarillo, Texas | 1,761 | |
| Tyson Foods, Inc (Amarillo B-Shift Operations) Updated | Amarillo, Texas | 1,761 | |
| Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center | Detroit, Michigan | 1,140 | Layoff |
| Macys Cheshire Fulfillment Center | Cheshire, Connecticut | 993 | Closure |
| Amazon | Passaic, New Jersey | 871 | |
| Citibank, N.A | New York, New York | 820 | Layoff |
| Home Depot U.S.A | Atlanta, Georgia | 797 | |
| Alan Ritchey | Fort Collins, Colorado | 729 | |
| Amazon | Fairfax, Virginia | 691 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Amazon in Various locations in Washington, Washington, reporting 2,198 affected workers. Tyson Foods, Inc (Amarillo B-Shift Operations) Updated followed with 1,761 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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 January 2026. 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.