US Layoffs — December 2023
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 353 WARN Act notices in December 2023, covering approximately 28,461 workers — marking a decline from November and up 3% versus December 2022. Filings came from 29 states and territories, with an average of 81 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 190 | 7,012 |
| Michigan | 15 | 6,498 |
| New York | 21 | 3,165 |
| Ohio | 5 | 2,872 |
| Texas | 10 | 1,248 |
| Illinois | 8 | 1,124 |
| Colorado | 8 | 687 |
| Nevada | 6 | 636 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 567 |
| Washington | 4 | 537 |
| Arizona | 9 | 457 |
| Florida | 7 | 440 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 370 |
| Kentucky | 4 | 320 |
| Utah | 5 | 304 |
| Tennessee | 5 | 290 |
| Missouri | 4 | 262 |
| Georgia | 3 | 243 |
| Iowa | 8 | 220 |
| Minnesota | 13 | 214 |
| Indiana | 5 | 210 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | 175 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 171 |
| Oregon | 2 | 124 |
| Idaho | 1 | 114 |
| Maryland | 2 | 83 |
| Hawaii | 2 | 64 |
| Alabama | 1 | 37 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 17 |
California led the nation with 7,012 workers affected across 190 notices , followed by Michigan (6,498 workers) and New York (3,165 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 63 | 11,891 |
| Information & Technology | 35 | 3,885 |
| Transportation | 25 | 2,334 |
| Healthcare | 45 | 1,876 |
| Accommodation & Food | 60 | 1,590 |
| Retail | 17 | 1,519 |
| Finance & Insurance | 23 | 1,218 |
| Education | 8 | 740 |
| Professional Services | 11 | 503 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 202 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 11,891 workers across 63 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 3,885 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 174 | 8,929 |
| Closure | 73 | 4,141 |
Closures accounted for 15% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fca US | Detroit, Michigan | 2,453 | Layoff |
| Fiat Chrysler Automobiles | Detroit, Michigan | 2,453 | |
| Fca US | Toledo, Ohio | 1,225 | |
| Fiat Chrysler Automobiles | Toledo, Ohio | 1,225 | |
| Spotify | New York, New York | 755 | |
| Vmware Inc. River Place | Austin, Texas | 577 | |
| Garyline | Bronx, New York | 543 | |
| Southern California Pizza | Los Angeles, California | 393 | Layoff |
| General Motors | Lansing, Michigan | 369 | |
| Sunnyvale, California | 349 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Fca US in Detroit, Michigan, reporting 2,453 affected workers. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles followed with 2,453 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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 December 2023. 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.