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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iola | Kansas | 116 | Mar 27, 2026 | - | |
| Portland | Maine | 100 | Jun 2, 2026 | - | |
| Burnham | Maine | 115 | Jan 13, 2026 | - | |
| New York | Maine | 1 | Jan 13, 2026 | - | |
| Statewide | ND | 47 | Jan 15, 2026 | - | |
| New York | 0 | Apr 8, 2026 | - | ||
| New York | 0 | Apr 17, 2026 | - | ||
| New York | 0 | Apr 20, 2026 | - | ||
| New York | 0 | Jan 29, 2026 | - | ||
| New York | 0 | Apr 13, 2026 | - |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state