US Layoffs — July 2026
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers posted 267 WARN Act notices in July 2026, affecting an estimated 29,682 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 33% versus July 2025. Filings came from 36 states and territories, with an average of 111 workers per notice.
Weekly Reports
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | 5,700 |
| California | 85 | 4,752 |
| Michigan | 6 | 1,621 |
| Ohio | 5 | 1,601 |
| Florida | 12 | 1,573 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | 1,481 |
| Washington | 10 | 1,321 |
| Texas | 13 | 1,121 |
| New Jersey | 14 | 1,101 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | 1,064 |
| Maryland | 11 | 823 |
| Missouri | 7 | 797 |
| New York | 12 | 749 |
| Illinois | 8 | 701 |
| Colorado | 9 | 666 |
| North Carolina | 5 | 652 |
| Oregon | 3 | 465 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 428 |
| Georgia | 4 | 427 |
| Iowa | 9 | 426 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 371 |
| Virginia | 4 | 322 |
| Utah | 2 | 306 |
| Minnesota | 8 | 295 |
| Indiana | 2 | 235 |
| Alaska | 1 | 160 |
| Alabama | 2 | 150 |
| Idaho | 2 | 107 |
| Arizona | 1 | 99 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 75 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 74 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 17 |
| Montana | 1 | 2 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 0 |
| Hawaii | 2 | 0 |
Louisiana led the nation with 5,700 workers affected across 1 notices , followed by California (4,752 workers) and Michigan (1,621 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 44 | 5,044 |
| Healthcare | 20 | 3,965 |
| Transportation | 29 | 2,582 |
| Information & Technology | 21 | 1,500 |
| Accommodation & Food | 13 | 1,107 |
| Professional Services | 14 | 781 |
| Education | 3 | 535 |
| Finance & Insurance | 7 | 510 |
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 429 |
| Agriculture | 6 | 386 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 5,044 workers across 44 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 3,965 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 92 | 10,146 |
| Closure | 81 | 5,581 |
| Temporary Layoff | 6 | 319 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 158 |
Closures accounted for 19% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS | Shreveport, Louisiana | 5,700 | |
| International Motors | Springfield, Ohio | 1,341 | Layoff |
| Medical Facility Associates | Washington, District of Columbia | 1,270 | Layoff |
| Microsoft | Redmond, Washington | 605 | Layoff |
| Amazon | Port Saint Lucie, Florida | 494 | |
| Daimler Truck North America | Portland, Oregon | 387 | Closure |
| Nature’s Bakery | Hazelwood, Missouri | 345 | Closure |
| Carlex | Vonore, Tennessee | 325 | |
| Corporation East | Hanover, New Jersey | 322 | |
| Visa | Foster City, California | 320 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by UPS in Shreveport, Louisiana, reporting 5,700 affected workers. International Motors followed with 1,341 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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 July 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.