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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirksville | Missouri | 7 | Nov 19, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | |
| San Luis Obispo | California | 61 | Nov 13, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | |
| Colorado | 125 | Nov 14, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | ||
| Dwight | Illinois | 82 | Nov 14, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | |
| Walnut Cove | North Carolina | 72 | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 | |
| Cherry Hill | New Jersey | 108 | - | Jan 13, 2026 | |
| Greenville | Alabama | 90 | Nov 14, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | |
| San Jose | California | 48 | Nov 13, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | |
| Sunnyvale | California | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | |
| El Segundo | California | 89 | Nov 13, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
