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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill | North Carolina | 19 | Mar 10, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | |
| Albany | New York | 179 | Oct 7, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | |
| Warren | Ohio | 484 | Oct 29, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | |
| Tennessee | 710 | Oct 30, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | ||
| Centralia | Washington | 72 | Oct 30, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | |
| Ojai | California | 773 | Oct 20, 2025 | Jan 4, 2026 | |
| Fontana | California | 22 | Nov 5, 2025 | Jan 4, 2026 | |
| Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Lake Bluff | Illinois | 45 | Nov 5, 2025 | Jan 4, 2026 | |
| St Paul | Minnesota | 406 | Nov 4, 2025 | Jan 3, 2026 | |
| Mesquite | Texas | 58 | Nov 5, 2025 | Jan 3, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state