In 2026, there were a total of 2,542 layoff events across 1,302 companies, impacting 226,919 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
2,542
Total Events
226,919
Employees Affected
1,302
Total Companies
212
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | California | 12 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| Irvine | California | 45 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| Sunnyvale | California | 138 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| San Diego | California | 5 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| Santa Clara | California | 50 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| Santa Monica | California | 3 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| Palo Alto | California | 69 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| Palo Alto | California | 18 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| Irvine | California | 16 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | |
| Sunnyvale | California | 28 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
