US Layoffs — February 2026
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers filed 455 WARN Act notices in February 2026, impacting roughly 47,655 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 15% versus February 2025. Filings came from 39 states and territories, with an average of 105 workers per notice.
Weekly Reports
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 130 | 7,813 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 7,531 |
| New Jersey | 39 | 5,049 |
| Illinois | 17 | 4,229 |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | 2,520 |
| Florida | 28 | 2,361 |
| New York | 27 | 2,137 |
| Washington | 10 | 1,958 |
| North Carolina | 13 | 1,285 |
| Georgia | 14 | 1,217 |
| Texas | 13 | 1,172 |
| Ohio | 14 | 1,112 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | 830 |
| Alabama | 9 | 709 |
| Idaho | 2 | 684 |
| Iowa | 16 | 654 |
| Maryland | 13 | 637 |
| Virginia | 10 | 593 |
| Indiana | 3 | 555 |
| West Virginia | 2 | 530 |
| South Carolina | 9 | 495 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 458 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 399 |
| Oregon | 5 | 366 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | 354 |
| Washington DC | 2 | 353 |
| Nevada | 3 | 306 |
| Kansas | 7 | 278 |
| Michigan | 2 | 196 |
| Kentucky | 4 | 177 |
| Missouri | 3 | 171 |
| Arizona | 4 | 163 |
| Minnesota | 5 | 144 |
| Utah | 2 | 115 |
| Colorado | 2 | 72 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 31 |
| Mississippi | 3 | 1 |
| Hawaii | 2 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 0 |
California led the nation with 7,813 workers affected across 130 notices , followed by Louisiana (7,531 workers) and New Jersey (5,049 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 106 | 9,641 |
| Wholesale Trade | 18 | 5,665 |
| Information & Technology | 49 | 5,229 |
| Healthcare | 42 | 5,160 |
| Retail | 37 | 3,541 |
| Professional Services | 33 | 2,078 |
| Finance & Insurance | 42 | 2,033 |
| Transportation | 22 | 1,984 |
| Accommodation & Food | 18 | 1,906 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 11 | 1,119 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 9,641 workers across 106 notices. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 5,665 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 114 | 10,469 |
| Closure | 83 | 9,407 |
Closures accounted for 20% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C&S Wholesale Services | Livonia, Louisiana | 3,925 | |
| Stockhausen Superabsorber | Lake Charles, Louisiana | 3,606 | |
| Franciscan Health Olympia Fields | Olympia Fields, Illinois | 1,535 | Closure |
| Verizon | Basking Ridge, New Jersey | 1,319 | |
| Crothall and Morrison Healthcare | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 795 | Layoff |
| Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc - Modesto | Modesto, California | 765 | Closure |
| First Brands Group (Champion Laboratories, Inc.-multiple sites) | West Chicago, Illinois | 642 | |
| T-Mobile | Various locations in Washington, Washington | 637 | Layoff |
| SDH Education West, LLC d/b/a Sodexo - Binghamton University | Binghamton, New York | 542 | Closure |
| Amazon (Western) | Lancaster, New York | 542 | Closure |
The single largest action involved C&S Wholesale Services in Livonia, Louisiana, reporting 3,925 affected workers. Stockhausen Superabsorber followed with 3,606 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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 February 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.