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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRRC MA | Springfield | Massachusetts | 161 | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Weis Store #291 | Cumberland | Maryland | 52 | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| James Hardie Building Products Inc | Summerville | South Carolina | 78 | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Sunnyvale | California | 19 | Jan 26, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 | |
| Valero Refining Co | Benicia | California | 237 | Jan 13, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Sunnyvale | California | 24 | Jan 26, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 | |
| Spirit Airlines | Las Vegas | Nevada | 1 | Jan 12, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| ALPEK Polyester USA LLC | Reading | Pennsylvania | 100 | - | Mar 15, 2026 |
| French Creek Recovery Center | Meadville | Pennsylvania | 59 | - | Mar 15, 2026 |
| EaglePicher | East Greenwich, RI | Rhode Island | 38 | Jan 13, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
43 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
