US Layoffs — November 2026
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 28 WARN Act notices in November 2026, involving roughly 1,624 workers — falling below October and down 95% versus November 2025. Filings came from 11 states and territories, with an average of 58 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | 562 |
| Texas | 3 | 338 |
| Washington | 2 | 186 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 132 |
| Florida | 1 | 114 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 93 |
| Alabama | 1 | 83 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 52 |
| Iowa | 1 | 31 |
| Maryland | 1 | 30 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 3 |
California led the nation with 562 workers affected across 14 notices , followed by Texas (338 workers) and Washington (186 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 191 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 136 |
| Transportation | 1 | 96 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 91 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 89 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 83 |
| Retail | 1 | 71 |
| Utilities | 1 | 54 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 191 workers across 3 notices. Meanwhile, Finance & Insurance reported 136 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 11 | 541 |
| Closure | 6 | 357 |
| Temporary Closure | 3 | 72 |
Closures accounted for 26% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Endeavors, Inc. (“Endeavors”) | San Antonio, Texas | 153 | |
| Geico | Lakeland, Florida | 114 | |
| MV Transportation, Inc (Corpus Christi) | Corpus Christi, Texas | 96 | |
| Amazon | Sumner, Washington | 95 | Layoff |
| Amazon | Milpitas, California | 94 | Layoff |
| Alphia | Pawnee City, Nebraska | 93 | |
| Seattle Marriott Redmond | Redmond, Washington | 91 | Closure |
| ECAM Technologies | San Antonio, Texas | 89 | |
| Chick-fil-A - Worthy Integrated Holdings | California | 87 | Closure |
| International Automotive Components Group North America | Cottondale, Alabama | 83 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Family Endeavors, Inc. (“Endeavors”) in San Antonio, Texas, reporting 153 affected workers. Geico followed with 114 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in November 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.