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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City | Iowa | 34 | Jan 26, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Medford CPL Inc | Medford | Massachusetts | 63 | Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| New Horizons Baking Co | Toledo | Ohio | 68 | Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Illumina, Inc. Worldwide Headquarters | San Diego | California | 4 | Jan 14, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| James Hardie Fontana Manufacturing | Fontana | California | 94 | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| UKG Inc | Santa Ana | California | 209 | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Lakeshore Learning Materials LLC | Carson | California | 163 | Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| EPTAM West LLC dba Precision Metals | Colorado | 134 | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | |
| Battelle | Colorado | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | |
| McGlinchey Stafford PLLC | New Orleans | Louisiana | 101 | Jan 13, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
43 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
