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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlingame | California | 338 | May 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | |
| Sunnyvale | California | 313 | May 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | |
| King County | Washington | 1,395 | May 22, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | |
| Bridgewater | Virginia | 65 | May 18, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | |
| Harrisonburg | Virginia | 80 | May 22, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | |
| Irvine | California | 85 | May 19, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | |
| New Britain | Connecticut | 205 | May 21, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | |
| Smithfield | Pennsylvania | 75 | - | Jul 20, 2026 | |
| North Bend | Washington | 117 | May 21, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | |
| San Francisco | California | 178 | May 20, 2026 | Jul 19, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
