US Layoffs — November 2021

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 158 WARN Act notices in November 2021, putting at risk an estimated 13,588 workers — down from October and down 67% versus November 2020. Filings came from 28 states and territories, with an average of 86 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 4,337 workers affected across 56 notices , followed by Illinois (1,426 workers) and Florida (1,365 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 3,247 workers across 39 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 2,476 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 29% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Watsonville Community Hospital in Watsonville, California, reporting 677 affected workers. Watsonville Community Hospital followed with 658 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 Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.

This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in November 2021. 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.