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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter | California | 69 | Nov 20, 2025 | Jan 24, 2026 | |
| Blythe | California | 99 | Nov 25, 2025 | Jan 24, 2026 | |
| Baltimore | Maryland | 115 | Dec 4, 2025 | Jan 24, 2026 | |
| Minneapolis | Minnesota | 1 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | |
| Minneapolis | Minnesota | 1 | - | Jan 24, 2026 | |
| Houston | Texas | 83 | Dec 3, 2025 | Jan 24, 2026 | |
| Walnut Creek | California | 54 | Nov 20, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | |
| Irvine | California | 139 | Nov 20, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | |
| Fullerton | California | 50 | Nov 21, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 | |
| ORLANDO | Florida | 133 | Nov 18, 2025 | Jan 23, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
