Texas Layoffs — May 2022
Employers in Texas submitted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2022, putting at risk an estimated 81 workers — down from April and down 93% versus May 2021. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 81 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 81 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 1 | 81 |
Wichita absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 81 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls | 1 | 81 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillard's - Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls | 81 |
Topping the list was Dillard's - Wichita Falls at its Wichita Falls facility, reporting 81 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Texas. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.