US Layoffs — February 2013
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 181 WARN Act notices in February 2013, displacing an estimated 16,748 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 14% versus February 2012. Filings came from 25 states and territories, with an average of 93 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 45 | 2,707 |
| New York | 37 | 2,561 |
| Michigan | 5 | 1,468 |
| Florida | 10 | 1,201 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | 962 |
| Kentucky | 6 | 918 |
| North Carolina | 3 | 859 |
| Texas | 11 | 800 |
| Georgia | 8 | 784 |
| New Jersey | 4 | 654 |
| Tennessee | 7 | 617 |
| Ohio | 5 | 576 |
| Virginia | 7 | 558 |
| Indiana | 4 | 419 |
| Utah | 2 | 293 |
| Maryland | 2 | 262 |
| Mississippi | 6 | 253 |
| Alabama | 1 | 207 |
| Oregon | 1 | 174 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 141 |
| Washington | 1 | 102 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 101 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 60 |
| Kansas | 2 | 41 |
| Iowa | 1 | 30 |
California led the nation with 2,707 workers affected across 45 notices , followed by New York (2,561 workers) and Michigan (1,468 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 45 | 4,444 |
| Information & Technology | 17 | 2,329 |
| Finance & Insurance | 13 | 1,537 |
| Healthcare | 26 | 1,501 |
| Professional Services | 8 | 1,111 |
| Transportation | 9 | 555 |
| Retail | 6 | 523 |
| Accommodation & Food | 6 | 402 |
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 324 |
| Real Estate | 4 | 314 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 4,444 workers across 45 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 2,329 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 62 | 6,691 |
| Layoff | 15 | 1,393 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 36 |
Closures accounted for 40% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Register | Detroit, Michigan | 844 | Closure |
| Te Connectivity | Greensboro, North Carolina | 664 | Closure |
| Maritz Research | Long Beach, California | 404 | |
| Abbott Vascular | Temecula, California | 395 | |
| Homeward Residential | Jacksonville, Florida | 370 | |
| M & T Bank | Paramus, New Jersey | 356 | |
| Jcim US | Louisville, Kentucky | 347 | Closure |
| [Unknown - KY] | Turnpike Louisville, Kentucky | 347 | Closure |
| Lakeside Memorial Hospital -Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit | Brockport, New York | 343 | Closure |
| BAE Systems - Southeast Shipyards Mayport | Jacksonville, Florida | 319 |
The most significant filing came from Journal Register in Detroit, Michigan, reporting 844 affected workers. Te Connectivity followed with 664 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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 February 2013. 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.