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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | California | 4 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 10 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 3 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 10 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 3 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 6 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 11 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 10 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 6 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | |
| Santa Maria | California | 8 | Apr 17, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
