US Layoffs — September 2026
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 127 WARN Act notices in September 2026, putting at risk an estimated 19,931 workers — down from August and down 51% versus September 2025. Filings came from 28 states and territories, with an average of 157 workers per notice.
Weekly Reports
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 19 | 6,544 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 3,850 |
| California | 41 | 2,586 |
| Texas | 8 | 2,244 |
| Virginia | 4 | 808 |
| Illinois | 5 | 702 |
| North Carolina | 5 | 443 |
| New Jersey | 12 | 384 |
| Ohio | 4 | 277 |
| Arizona | 3 | 275 |
| Florida | 1 | 215 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 205 |
| Maryland | 2 | 182 |
| Georgia | 2 | 172 |
| Indiana | 1 | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 147 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 127 |
| Missouri | 3 | 125 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 121 |
| Colorado | 2 | 88 |
| Oregon | 1 | 87 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 74 |
| Idaho | 1 | 49 |
| Iowa | 2 | 40 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 15 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 15 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 6 |
| Maine | 1 | 0 |
Washington led the nation with 6,544 workers affected across 19 notices , followed by Louisiana (3,850 workers) and California (2,586 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 11 | 6,086 |
| Agriculture | 7 | 2,603 |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1,140 |
| Information & Technology | 7 | 910 |
| Transportation | 5 | 771 |
| Education | 13 | 308 |
| Utilities | 3 | 302 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 248 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 245 |
| Admin & Support Services | 3 | 231 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 6,086 workers across 11 notices. Separately, Agriculture reported 2,603 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 56 | 9,512 |
| Closure | 32 | 2,636 |
| Temporary Closure | 2 | 194 |
Closures accounted for 14% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevance Health | New Orleans, Louisiana | 3,850 | |
| Legendary Fruit | Yakima, Washington | 1,220 | Layoff |
| Conifer's Health Solutions | Dallas, Texas | 1,037 | |
| Blue Cascade Orchards | Yakima, Washington | 792 | Layoff |
| Columbia Reach Chiawana Orchards | Yakima, Washington | 570 | Layoff |
| Pacific Ag Services | Washington | 530 | Layoff |
| Gilbert Orchards | Yakima, Washington | 518 | Layoff |
| Sagemoor Group Management Services | Yakima, Washington | 443 | Layoff |
| Owens & Minor (Avid Medical, LLC) | Toano, Virginia | 419 | Closure |
| Loftus Administrative Services | Washington | 376 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Elevance Health in New Orleans, Louisiana, reporting 3,850 affected workers. Legendary Fruit followed with 1,220 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in September 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.