In 2026, there were a total of 1,522 layoff events across 862 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
862
Total Companies
152
Avg Events / Month
| Company Name | City | State | Affected Employees | Notice Date | Layoff Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Tree Cleveland | Cleveland | Ohio | 66 | Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Blue Shield of California | San Diego | California | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Blue Shield of California | Woodland Hills | California | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Blue Shield of California | Rancho Cordova | California | 5 | Nov 18, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies Inc | San Jose | California | 47 | Jan 27, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies Inc | San Jose | California | 47 | Jan 27, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Personio Corp | New York | 47 | Oct 29, 2025 | Jan 27, 2026 | |
| Eagle Machining - First Brands Group LLC | Fayette | Ohio | 251 | - | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Amazon | San Diego | California | 61 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amazon | San Francisco | California | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
43 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
