US Layoffs — July 2026, Week 2
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 43 WARN Act notices in July 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 4,879 workers. Filings came from 20 states and territories, with an average of 113 workers per notice.
43
Total Notices
4,879
Workers Affected
20
States Reporting
113
Avg per Notice
Labor Market Snapshot — United States (DOL/BLS)
4.2%
Unemployment
(September 2026)
178,989
Initial Claims
(2026-10-17 wk)
159044K
Nonfarm Payrolls
(September 2026)
1641K
JOLTS Layoffs
(September 2026)
Top States
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | 1,334 |
| California | 13 | 987 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 325 |
| New York | 2 | 307 |
| Utah | 1 | 303 |
| Virginia | 3 | 246 |
| Texas | 2 | 227 |
| Georgia | 2 | 199 |
| Illinois | 2 | 178 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 173 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 112 |
| Missouri | 1 | 107 |
| Arizona | 1 | 99 |
| Iowa | 2 | 83 |
| Colorado | 3 | 76 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 73 |
| Ohio | 1 | 44 |
| Washington | 1 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 0 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6 | 1,677 |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 810 |
| Transportation | 7 | 479 |
| Education | 2 | 476 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 426 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 314 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 115 |
| Utilities | 1 | 81 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,677 workers across 6 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 810 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Facility Associates | Washington, District of Columbia | 1,270 | Layoff |
| Carlex | Vonore, Tennessee | 325 | |
| Provo Canyon School | Utah | 303 | |
| Pomonok Home Services | Queens, New York | 226 | Closure |
| Wind & Sea Restaurant | La Jolla, California | 198 | Closure |
| SDH Education East, LLC (aka Sodexo) | Waltham, Massachusetts | 173 | |
| AWCS, LLC (Cottonwood Post-Acute Rehab | Cottonwood, California | 158 | Temporary Closure |
| Emerson | Charlottesville, Virginia | 139 | Closure |
| Fifth Third Bank | Frisco, Texas | 115 | |
| Sentinel Restaurant & Hospitality Group | Irvine, California | 113 | Closure |
Leading the list was Medical Facility Associates in Washington, District of Columbia, reporting 1,270 affected workers. Carlex followed with 325 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 2 of July 2026. View the full July 2026 report or download the full dataset.