In 2026, there were a total of 1,880 layoff events across 1,039 companies, impacting 160,793 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,880
Total Events
160,793
Employees Affected
1,039
Total Companies
188
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampton | Iowa | 3 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| Charles City | Iowa | 5 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| Oelwein | Iowa | 4 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | |
| North Chesterfield | Virginia | 72 | Apr 21, 2026 | Jul 26, 2026 | |
| Des Moines | Iowa | 3 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | |
| Dubuque | Iowa | 2 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | |
| Des Moines | Iowa | 5 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | |
| Grimes | Iowa | 1 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | |
| Marshalltown | Iowa | 1 | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | |
| Waterloo | Iowa | 153 | Apr 8, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
44 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
