US Layoffs — September 2026, Week 4
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers reported 49 WARN Act notices in September 2026, Week 4, displacing an estimated 10,509 workers. Filings came from 17 states and territories, with an average of 214 workers per notice.
49
Total Notices
10,509
Workers Affected
17
States Reporting
214
Avg per Notice
Labor Market Snapshot — United States (DOL/BLS)
164,249
Initial Claims
(2026-09-12 wk)
Top States
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | 5,830 |
| California | 14 | 2,440 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 391 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 267 |
| Colorado | 1 | 264 |
| Ohio | 2 | 232 |
| Florida | 3 | 208 |
| Utah | 1 | 175 |
| Texas | 2 | 148 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 134 |
| Arizona | 1 | 130 |
| Virginia | 1 | 84 |
| Oregon | 1 | 80 |
| Illinois | 1 | 61 |
| New York | 1 | 39 |
| Maryland | 2 | 25 |
| Iowa | 1 | 1 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 2 | 4,645 |
| Admin & Support Services | 2 | 1,291 |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1,072 |
| Accommodation & Food | 8 | 850 |
| Transportation | 4 | 579 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 233 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 152 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 151 |
The Agriculture sector topped the list of affected industries with 4,645 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Admin & Support Services reported 1,291 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gebbers Farms, Etal | Brewster, Washington | 3,445 | Layoff |
| Covenant Aviation Security | California | 1,279 | Layoff |
| FirstFruits | Prescott, Washington | 1,200 | Layoff |
| Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream | Bakersfield, California | 426 | Temporary Closure |
| MasterBrand Cabinets | Kinston, North Carolina | 391 | Layoff |
| Microsoft | Redmond, Washington | 277 | Layoff |
| T&H/KIRA: KIRA Infrastructure, KIRA Integrated Solutions, T&H Solutions, T&H Services, KIRA Aviation Update | Colorado | 264 | |
| Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream | Bakersfield, California | 221 | Temporary Closure |
| Retail Therapy, LLC (dba Frugal Fannie's Fashion and Shoe Warehouse) | Westwood, Massachusetts | 214 | |
| Ardor Delivery Services | Centerville, Ohio | 179 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Gebbers Farms, Etal in Brewster, Washington, reporting 3,445 affected workers. Covenant Aviation Security followed with 1,279 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 4 of September 2026. View the full September 2026 report or download the full dataset.