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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMBC Manubank | Various locations in Washington | Washington | 5 | Jan 8, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Alameda Health System - San Leandro Hospital | San Leandro | California | 22 | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Alameda Health System - John George Hospital | San Leandro | California | 16 | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Alameda Health System - Fairmont Rehabilitation and Wellness | San Leandro | California | 44 | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Alameda Health System - Wilma Chan Highland Hospital | Oakland | California | 128 | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Alameda Health System - Park Bridge | Alameda | California | 3 | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Alameda Health System - System Support Center | Oakland | California | 18 | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Illumina, Inc Worldwide Headquarters | San Diego | California | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Alameda Health System - Alameda Hospital | Alameda | California | 9 | Jan 6, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Whirlpool Corp | Amana | Iowa | 341 | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
43 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
