Georgia Layoffs — May 2023
Employers in Georgia reported 5 WARN Act notices in May 2023, displacing an estimated 372 workers — signaling a deceleration from April and up 30% versus May 2022. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 89 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 84 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 57 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 89 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 1 | 142 |
Fulton saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 142 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 1 | 142 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Georgia this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Auto Sales | Atlanta | 142 | ||
| Usasf Servicing | 89 | |||
| Hexaware | 84 | |||
| Art Laminating & Finishing | 35 | |||
| Makita USA | 22 |
The most significant filing came from U.S. Auto Sales at its Atlanta facility, reporting 142 affected workers. Usasf Servicing followed with 89 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Georgia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Georgia. 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 Georgia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.