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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Segundo | California | 1 | Oct 16, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 4 | Nov 3, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | |
| Santa Barbara | California | 1 | Nov 3, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | |
| Lompoc | California | 4 | Nov 3, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | |
| Lompoc | California | 3 | Nov 3, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 5 | Apr 16, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 | |
| Carpinteria | California | 1 | Nov 3, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 2 | Oct 30, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 | |
| Los Angeles | California | 2 | Apr 16, 2026 | Jan 2, 2026 | |
| Cuyama | California | 2 | Nov 3, 2025 | Jan 2, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
44 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
