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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County dba L.A. Care Health Plan | Los Angeles | California | 225 | Jan 9, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Copan Diagnostics Inc | Carlsbad | California | 79 | Jan 5, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nestle USA, Inc. Mira Loma Distribution Center | Mira Loma | California | 88 | Jan 12, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| De La Pena Eye Clinic | Long Beach | California | 3 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| De La Pena Eye Clinic | Commerce | California | 38 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| De La Pena Eye Clinic | Montebello | California | 38 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| De La Pena Eye Clinic | Huntington Park | California | 15 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| De La Pena Eye Clinic | Santa Ana | California | 6 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| De La Pena Eye Clinic | Van Nuys | California | 19 | Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Atlassian US Inc | San Francisco | California | 252 | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
43 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
