US Layoffs — October 2024
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers filed 336 WARN Act notices in October 2024, impacting roughly 31,431 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 6% versus October 2023. Filings came from 33 states and territories, with an average of 94 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 169 | 10,202 |
| Oregon | 15 | 4,383 |
| Illinois | 14 | 1,846 |
| Texas | 12 | 1,203 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | 1,161 |
| Ohio | 11 | 1,139 |
| Missouri | 8 | 986 |
| Tennessee | 6 | 900 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 793 |
| Georgia | 6 | 770 |
| Arizona | 5 | 724 |
| Iowa | 11 | 662 |
| Kentucky | 4 | 639 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 632 |
| Utah | 2 | 625 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | 598 |
| Washington | 2 | 553 |
| Maryland | 3 | 534 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 503 |
| Mississippi | 2 | 414 |
| Michigan | 5 | 353 |
| Colorado | 5 | 342 |
| Indiana | 2 | 285 |
| North Carolina | 5 | 266 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 208 |
| Florida | 4 | 176 |
| Nevada | 2 | 158 |
| Vermont | 1 | 112 |
| Virginia | 1 | 69 |
| West Virginia | 1 | 66 |
| Minnesota | 10 | 65 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 44 |
| Maine | 1 | 20 |
California led the nation with 10,202 workers affected across 169 notices , followed by Oregon (4,383 workers) and Illinois (1,846 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 91 | 11,647 |
| Healthcare | 32 | 2,333 |
| Transportation | 29 | 2,315 |
| Retail | 13 | 2,268 |
| Information & Technology | 19 | 2,082 |
| Accommodation & Food | 15 | 1,547 |
| Other | 2 | 595 |
| Finance & Insurance | 14 | 539 |
| Professional Services | 6 | 524 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 444 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 11,647 workers across 91 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 2,333 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 172 | 13,938 |
| Closure | 72 | 7,285 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 263 |
| Temporary Layoff | 1 | 86 |
Closures accounted for 24% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel | Aloha, Oregon | 1,300 | Layoff |
| Ojai Valley Inn | Ojai, California | 753 | Layoff |
| Intel | Hillsboro, Oregon | 634 | |
| 25th Ave., Hillsboro | Hillsboro, Oregon | 634 | Layoff |
| CVS Health | Woonsocket, Rhode Island | 632 | Layoff |
| Intel | Hillsboro, Oregon | 514 | |
| Century Blvd., Hillsboro | Hillsboro, Oregon | 514 | Layoff |
| True Value | Chicago, Illinois | 482 | Closure |
| Geha | Lee's Summit, Missouri | 453 | Layoff |
| Lancaster Foods | Jessup, Maryland | 424 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Intel in Aloha, Oregon, reporting 1,300 affected workers. Ojai Valley Inn followed with 753 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores 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 October 2024. 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.