In 2026, there were a total of 1,960 layoff events across 1,065 companies, impacting 180,309 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,960
Total Events
180,309
Employees Affected
1,065
Total Companies
196
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | Iowa | 5 | Feb 27, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| Kentucky | 112 | Oct 23, 2025 | Dec 31, 2026 | ||
| Kentucky | 450 | Oct 3, 2025 | Dec 31, 2026 | ||
| Franklin | Massachusetts | 103 | Jan 23, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | |
| New York | 6 | Apr 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2026 | ||
| Lemoore | California | 100 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 30, 2026 | |
| Colorado | 64 | Sep 26, 2024 | Dec 30, 2026 | ||
| Carlsbad | California | 107 | Jan 6, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | |
| Lake Charles | Louisiana | 121 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 14, 2026 | |
| Costa Mesa | California | 28 | Mar 11, 2026 | Dec 11, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
45 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
