US Layoffs — November 2019
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 303 WARN Act notices in November 2019, affecting an estimated 26,924 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and up 12% versus November 2018. Filings came from 40 states and territories, with an average of 89 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 58 | 4,085 |
| New Jersey | 14 | 3,453 |
| New York | 39 | 2,479 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 2,006 |
| Illinois | 16 | 1,862 |
| Texas | 10 | 1,620 |
| Virginia | 4 | 1,367 |
| Florida | 16 | 1,167 |
| Oregon | 9 | 1,056 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | 803 |
| Kentucky | 9 | 729 |
| Tennessee | 5 | 594 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | 581 |
| Ohio | 5 | 479 |
| Indiana | 3 | 470 |
| Washington | 5 | 391 |
| Nebraska | 16 | 383 |
| Iowa | 10 | 368 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | 341 |
| Arizona | 5 | 282 |
| Mississippi | 2 | 238 |
| North Carolina | 4 | 238 |
| Colorado | 1 | 229 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 211 |
| Missouri | 1 | 204 |
| Georgia | 3 | 183 |
| Maine | 9 | 171 |
| Michigan | 3 | 130 |
| Maryland | 3 | 102 |
| North Dakota | 1 | 95 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 94 |
| Vermont | 1 | 78 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 74 |
| Utah | 1 | 73 |
| Connecticut | 1 | 72 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 58 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 56 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 56 |
| Kansas | 3 | 40 |
| West Virginia | 2 | 6 |
California led the nation with 4,085 workers affected across 58 notices , followed by New Jersey (3,453 workers) and New York (2,479 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 70 | 6,403 |
| Healthcare | 27 | 4,319 |
| Retail | 37 | 2,615 |
| Information & Technology | 28 | 1,575 |
| Education | 4 | 1,371 |
| Accommodation & Food | 22 | 1,230 |
| Transportation | 6 | 913 |
| Professional Services | 5 | 628 |
| Finance & Insurance | 11 | 529 |
| Mining & Energy | 8 | 507 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 6,403 workers across 70 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 4,319 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 89 | 7,496 |
| Layoff | 77 | 4,871 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 105 |
Closures accounted for 28% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Hospital Opco LLC, DBA CarePoint Health ¿ Christ Hospital | Jersey City, New Jersey | 1,074 | |
| HUMC Opco, LLC, DBA CarePoint Health ¿ Hoboken University Medical Center | Hoboken, New Jersey | 1,038 | |
| Nix Hospital-Nix Behavioral Health Center | San Antonio, Texas | 972 | |
| Electrolux | St. Cloud, Minnesota | 900 | |
| Volvo Trucks North America | Dublin, Virginia | 700 | Layoff |
| XPO Logistics | Shorewood, Illinois | 530 | |
| NORPAC FOODS INC - Brooks Plant | Salem, Oregon | 466 | Closure |
| NORPAC FOODS - Salem Repack | Salem, Oregon | 458 | Layoff |
| PrimeFlight Aviation Services | Queens, New York | 450 | Closure |
| Amgen | Cambridge, Massachusetts | 426 |
The largest notice was filed by Hudson Hospital Opco LLC, DBA CarePoint Health ¿ Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey, reporting 1,074 affected workers. HUMC Opco, LLC, DBA CarePoint Health ¿ Hoboken University Medical Center followed with 1,038 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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 November 2019. 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.