US Layoffs — July 2016
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 199 WARN Act notices in July 2016, putting at risk an estimated 19,665 workers — down from June and down 40% versus July 2015. Filings came from 33 states and territories, with an average of 99 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 47 | 5,013 |
| Florida | 9 | 2,063 |
| New York | 17 | 1,311 |
| Texas | 12 | 943 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | 796 |
| Georgia | 5 | 730 |
| North Carolina | 7 | 713 |
| Ohio | 10 | 695 |
| Washington | 7 | 661 |
| Tennessee | 6 | 638 |
| Colorado | 5 | 566 |
| Oklahoma | 5 | 497 |
| New Jersey | 5 | 490 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 488 |
| Mississippi | 4 | 486 |
| Michigan | 4 | 484 |
| Utah | 2 | 413 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 361 |
| Indiana | 4 | 307 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 287 |
| New Mexico | 1 | 245 |
| Virginia | 3 | 233 |
| Oregon | 3 | 219 |
| Iowa | 5 | 213 |
| Missouri | 3 | 210 |
| Kansas | 3 | 162 |
| Nebraska | 2 | 133 |
| West Virginia | 4 | 126 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 86 |
| Idaho | 1 | 68 |
| Alabama | 1 | 14 |
| Vermont | 1 | 9 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 5 |
California led the nation with 5,013 workers affected across 47 notices , followed by Florida (2,063 workers) and New York (1,311 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 57 | 5,979 |
| Information & Technology | 28 | 2,764 |
| Professional Services | 9 | 1,350 |
| Healthcare | 13 | 1,315 |
| Transportation | 14 | 1,242 |
| Retail | 14 | 1,116 |
| Agriculture | 7 | 931 |
| Utilities | 4 | 825 |
| Finance & Insurance | 12 | 584 |
| Mining & Energy | 7 | 416 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 5,979 workers across 57 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 2,764 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 65 | 5,844 |
| Layoff | 48 | 4,584 |
Closures accounted for 30% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| USS-POSCO Industries | Pittsburg, California | 643 | Layoff |
| InDyne | Eglin AFB, Florida | 641 | |
| WellStar | Marietta, Georgia | 521 | |
| SHC Universal | New York, New York | 508 | Closure |
| American Energy | Beallsville, Ohio | 439 | |
| Oakley | Foothill Ranch, California | 417 | Layoff |
| O.P.I. Products | North Hollywood, California | 408 | Closure |
| Convergys | Tampa, Florida | 375 | |
| Levy Restaurants | Sacramento, California | 373 | Closure |
| SkyWest Airlines | Los Angeles, California | 325 | Layoff |
Topping the list was USS-POSCO Industries in Pittsburg, California, reporting 643 affected workers. InDyne followed with 641 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 Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in July 2016. 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.