US Layoffs — February 2015
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 238 WARN Act notices in February 2015, covering approximately 27,366 workers — marking a decline from January and up 10% versus February 2014. Filings came from 32 states and territories, with an average of 115 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 63 | 6,780 |
| Texas | 27 | 3,723 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | 2,338 |
| New York | 32 | 2,245 |
| New Jersey | 5 | 2,036 |
| Oklahoma | 12 | 1,490 |
| Florida | 7 | 1,481 |
| Louisiana | 5 | 1,139 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 783 |
| Kentucky | 8 | 768 |
| Washington | 5 | 654 |
| Tennessee | 7 | 624 |
| Virginia | 7 | 565 |
| Georgia | 7 | 555 |
| Indiana | 5 | 512 |
| Michigan | 2 | 373 |
| Maryland | 2 | 208 |
| Alabama | 3 | 184 |
| Nebraska | 5 | 174 |
| Delaware | 1 | 122 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 98 |
| Mississippi | 4 | 94 |
| Missouri | 1 | 93 |
| Colorado | 2 | 92 |
| Ohio | 1 | 91 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 50 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 49 |
| Idaho | 1 | 20 |
| Vermont | 1 | 19 |
| Iowa | 2 | 4 |
| Kansas | 1 | 1 |
| Oregon | 1 | 1 |
California led the nation with 6,780 workers affected across 63 notices , followed by Texas (3,723 workers) and Pennsylvania (2,338 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 53 | 4,626 |
| Healthcare | 20 | 4,252 |
| Information & Technology | 27 | 3,322 |
| Retail | 20 | 2,856 |
| Mining & Energy | 21 | 1,976 |
| Accommodation & Food | 14 | 1,614 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 1,546 |
| Transportation | 8 | 1,254 |
| Finance & Insurance | 18 | 930 |
| Professional Services | 8 | 908 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 4,626 workers across 53 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 4,252 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 80 | 7,134 |
| Closure | 69 | 6,361 |
Closures accounted for 23% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority - IZOD CENTER | East Rutherford, New Jersey | 1,400 | |
| Infinite Care | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1,324 | |
| Doctors Medical Center | San Pablo, California | 709 | Layoff |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 700 | |
| Radio Shack | Ft. Worth, Texas | 683 | |
| eBay | San Jose, California | 538 | Layoff |
| Northrop Grumman Technical | Fort Irwin, California | 443 | Layoff |
| Computer Sciences Raytheon | Patrick Air Force Base, Florida | 420 | |
| DreamWorks Animation | Redwood City, California | 403 | Closure |
| Radio Shack Support Facilities & Distribution Center | Ft. Worth, Texas | 344 |
Leading the list was New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority - IZOD CENTER in East Rutherford, New Jersey, reporting 1,400 affected workers. Infinite Care followed with 1,324 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in February 2015. 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.