US Layoffs — March 2011
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 173 WARN Act notices in March 2011, putting at risk an estimated 20,235 workers — down from February and down 5% versus March 2010. Filings came from 24 states and territories, with an average of 117 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 53 | 4,467 |
| New Jersey | 11 | 4,037 |
| Florida | 12 | 2,143 |
| New York | 22 | 1,598 |
| Texas | 9 | 988 |
| Alabama | 2 | 911 |
| Ohio | 5 | 738 |
| Mississippi | 5 | 594 |
| Maryland | 7 | 589 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | 586 |
| Indiana | 4 | 566 |
| Georgia | 8 | 523 |
| Washington DC | 1 | 427 |
| Iowa | 4 | 412 |
| Virginia | 4 | 402 |
| Utah | 5 | 390 |
| Arizona | 3 | 217 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 152 |
| Michigan | 2 | 145 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 106 |
| Kansas | 1 | 95 |
| Washington | 1 | 72 |
| Missouri | 1 | 70 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 7 |
California led the nation with 4,467 workers affected across 53 notices , followed by New Jersey (4,037 workers) and Florida (2,143 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 10 | 3,878 |
| Manufacturing | 43 | 3,710 |
| Information & Technology | 25 | 3,365 |
| Finance & Insurance | 14 | 1,502 |
| Retail | 12 | 1,441 |
| Professional Services | 10 | 1,148 |
| Healthcare | 13 | 1,115 |
| Government | 3 | 933 |
| Transportation | 8 | 652 |
| Agriculture | 7 | 608 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 3,878 workers across 10 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 3,710 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 31 | 3,988 |
| Layoff | 17 | 1,218 |
Closures accounted for 20% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trump Marina Associates | Atlantic City, New Jersey | 1,730 | |
| Teleperformance ASD | Boca Raton, Florida | 860 | |
| Urs (Westinghouse) | Anniston, Alabama | 840 | Closure |
| New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority | East Rutherford, New Jersey | 800 | |
| Norkus Enterprises, Inc. (NEI) | Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey | 701 | |
| Howrey | Washington, Washington DC | 427 | Closure |
| Robb & Stucky Limited LLLP | Fort Myers, Florida | 380 | |
| Teleperformance ASD | Orlando, Florida | 363 | |
| Amgen | Fremont, California | 360 | |
| Jcpenney Custom Decorating Fabrication Center | Mcclellan Afb, California | 355 |
Topping the list was Trump Marina Associates in Atlantic City, New Jersey, reporting 1,730 affected workers. Teleperformance ASD followed with 860 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in March 2011. 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.