In 2026, there were a total of 1,880 layoff events across 1,039 companies, impacting 160,793 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,880
Total Events
160,793
Employees Affected
1,039
Total Companies
188
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | Minnesota | 1 | - | Jan 20, 2026 | |
| Columbus | Ohio | 256 | Nov 21, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | |
| Ward | South Carolina | 4 | Nov 21, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | |
| Amarillo | Texas | 1,761 | Nov 26, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | |
| Various locations in Washington | Washington | 57 | Nov 21, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 | |
| Compton | California | 12 | Nov 20, 2025 | Jan 19, 2026 | |
| San Diego | California | 7 | Nov 20, 2025 | Jan 19, 2026 | |
| Greenville | Illinois | 44 | Nov 20, 2025 | Jan 19, 2026 | |
| St Louis Park | Minnesota | 1 | - | Jan 19, 2026 | |
| Minneapolis | Minnesota | 1 | - | Jan 19, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
44 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
