US Layoffs — November 2010
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 245 WARN Act notices in November 2010, affecting an estimated 17,551 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 31% versus November 2009. Filings came from 24 states and territories, with an average of 72 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 67 | 3,173 |
| Florida | 12 | 2,102 |
| Texas | 65 | 1,825 |
| Maryland | 2 | 1,087 |
| New York | 16 | 1,055 |
| Ohio | 8 | 978 |
| Kansas | 5 | 935 |
| Arizona | 10 | 769 |
| Indiana | 3 | 760 |
| Georgia | 10 | 710 |
| Virginia | 6 | 646 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | 606 |
| Kentucky | 6 | 498 |
| Utah | 3 | 480 |
| New Jersey | 7 | 476 |
| Alabama | 5 | 402 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 330 |
| Washington | 2 | 224 |
| Mississippi | 3 | 125 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 114 |
| Michigan | 2 | 113 |
| Missouri | 1 | 56 |
| Oregon | 1 | 51 |
| Iowa | 1 | 36 |
California led the nation with 3,173 workers affected across 67 notices , followed by Florida (2,102 workers) and Texas (1,825 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 115 | 5,025 |
| Information & Technology | 18 | 1,943 |
| Finance & Insurance | 7 | 1,566 |
| Healthcare | 25 | 1,439 |
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 1,201 |
| Transportation | 10 | 789 |
| Retail | 7 | 744 |
| Real Estate | 8 | 719 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 658 |
| Other | 2 | 654 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 5,025 workers across 115 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 1,943 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 23 | 2,867 |
| Closure | 28 | 2,079 |
Closures accounted for 12% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severstal International | Baltimore, Maryland | 1,012 | Layoff |
| Encore Receivable Management | Olathe, Kansas | 727 | |
| Tempus Resorts International | Orlando, Florida | 550 | |
| Ocwen Loan Servicing | North Highlands, California | 453 | |
| General Motors Stamping Plant | Indianapolis, Indiana | 443 | |
| DJSP Enterprises | Plantation, Florida | 435 | |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital Pittsburgh Facility | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 352 | Layoff |
| Pulte Building Services (PBS) | Tolleson, Arizona | 351 | |
| StarTek | Alexandria, Louisiana | 330 | |
| Sodexo, Inc. - Houston | Houston, Texas | 323 |
The largest notice was filed by Severstal International in Baltimore, Maryland, reporting 1,012 affected workers. Encore Receivable Management followed with 727 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in November 2010. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is sourced from official state filings and updated daily by WARN Firehose, which also tracks SEC 8-K filings, bankruptcy proceedings, H-1B visa petitions, and unemployment claims across all six datasets. API access and data exports available.