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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines | Iowa | 29 | May 12, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 | |
| Michigan | 82 | - | Jul 11, 2026 | ||
| Barnwell | South Carolina | 130 | May 12, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 | |
| Barnwell | South Carolina | 99 | May 12, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 185 | May 7, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | |
| Ventura | California | 85 | May 8, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | |
| LAKELAND | Florida | 2 | May 7, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | |
| Georgia | 81 | May 5, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | ||
| Morrisville | North Carolina | 54 | Feb 6, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | |
| Rancho Cucamonga | California | 113 | May 13, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
