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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago Industries | Charles City | Iowa | 0 | Nov 6, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Verizon | Basking Ridge | New Jersey | 1,319 | - | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Merck | Rahway | New Jersey | 204 | - | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Wonder Group | Englewood | New Jersey | 121 | - | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Prince Corp | Marshfield | Wisconsin | 80 | Dec 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute E3 | Kentucky | 17 | Dec 17, 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | |
| Barclays Services Corp | Whippany | New Jersey | 80 | - | Feb 18, 2026 |
| SEARS HOLDINGS | Birmingham | Alabama | 15 | Feb 28, 2009 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Louis Vuitton | Birmingham | Alabama | 10 | Feb 19, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| URS Corp | Birmingham | Alabama | 134 | Jan 22, 2010 | Feb 17, 2026 |
Events, employees affected and companies by month
43 states reported
2026 layoffs by state
