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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton | Washington | 49 | Nov 18, 2025 | Jan 17, 2026 | |
| Malibu | California | 34 | Nov 17, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | |
| Lake Forest | California | 110 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | |
| Lake Forest | California | 88 | Nov 17, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | |
| Calabasas | California | 4 | Nov 17, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | |
| Lake Forest | California | 14 | Dec 8, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | |
| Lake Forest | California | 8 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | |
| Thousand Oaks | California | 10 | Nov 17, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | |
| Oceanside | California | 17 | Nov 12, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | |
| Lake Forest | California | 102 | Dec 8, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
