In 2026, there were a total of 1,522 layoff events across 860 companies, impacting 132,040 employees. Explore a detailed breakdown by state, industry, and month using interactive charts and maps — from peak months to high‑impact states.
1,522
Total Events
132,040
Employees Affected
860
Total Companies
152
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRST Expedited, Inc. dba CRST The Transportation Solution Inc | Manteca | California | 1 | Dec 3, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Intrepid Studios Inc | San Diego | California | 123 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Safeway | Hayward | California | 76 | Nov 5, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Swift Beef Co | Riverside | California | 374 | Dec 3, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Waldorf Astoria Employer LLC dba Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills | Beverly Hills | California | 57 | Dec 1, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| CRST Expedited, Inc. dba CRST The Transportation Solution | JURUPA VALLEY | California | 4 | Dec 3, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Lehigh Technologies Inc | Georgia | 55 | Nov 10, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | |
| Adare Pharmaceuticals Inc | Aurora | Illinois | 21 | Dec 1, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| CVS | Parsippany | New Jersey | 61 | - | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Optum Select Management | Eden Prairie, Minnesota (Offices throughout NJ) | New Jersey | 11 | - | Feb 2, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
43 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
