In 2026, there were a total of 2,536 layoff events across 1,299 companies, impacting 226,260 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
2,536
Total Events
226,260
Employees Affected
1,299
Total Companies
211
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukon | Iowa | 1 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| Algona | Iowa | 5 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| New Hampton | Iowa | 3 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| Charles City | Iowa | 5 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| Oelwein | Iowa | 4 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| Plainfield | Indiana | 76 | Jun 8, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| Amherst | New York | 199 | Apr 27, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| Cincinnati | Ohio | 56 | Jun 2, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| Tennessee | 110 | May 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | ||
| Norfolk | Virginia | 168 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
