US Layoffs — December 2024
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 296 WARN Act notices in December 2024, displacing an estimated 29,210 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 3% versus December 2023. Filings came from 37 states and territories, with an average of 99 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 76 | 4,907 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | 2,870 |
| Michigan | 16 | 2,625 |
| Oregon | 12 | 2,139 |
| Nevada | 9 | 1,726 |
| Florida | 34 | 1,633 |
| New York | 8 | 1,500 |
| Illinois | 15 | 1,350 |
| Ohio | 7 | 1,344 |
| Alabama | 4 | 1,202 |
| Texas | 7 | 1,067 |
| Kansas | 4 | 826 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 597 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 595 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 528 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 452 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 442 |
| Mississippi | 6 | 397 |
| Washington | 1 | 396 |
| South Carolina | 6 | 389 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 329 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | 291 |
| Nebraska | 2 | 283 |
| Maryland | 7 | 252 |
| Colorado | 4 | 232 |
| Iowa | 4 | 210 |
| Georgia | 3 | 135 |
| Minnesota | 20 | 120 |
| Utah | 1 | 116 |
| Indiana | 1 | 94 |
| Idaho | 1 | 55 |
| Arizona | 3 | 40 |
| Missouri | 2 | 37 |
| Vermont | 1 | 28 |
| West Virginia | 1 | 1 |
| Alaska | 1 | 1 |
| Maine | 1 | 1 |
California led the nation with 4,907 workers affected across 76 notices , followed by Pennsylvania (2,870 workers) and Michigan (2,625 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 50 | 5,863 |
| Retail | 25 | 4,513 |
| Information & Technology | 25 | 3,384 |
| Healthcare | 26 | 2,886 |
| Transportation | 20 | 2,782 |
| Finance & Insurance | 27 | 1,988 |
| Accommodation & Food | 30 | 1,922 |
| Government | 9 | 890 |
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 861 |
| Professional Services | 16 | 765 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 5,863 workers across 50 notices. Notably, Retail reported 4,513 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 73 | 8,354 |
| Layoff | 95 | 7,324 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 64 |
| Temporary Layoff | 1 | 62 |
Closures accounted for 29% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foods | Emporia, Kansas | 809 | |
| MV Contract Transportation | Las Vegas, Nevada | 801 | Closure |
| INC. Las Vegas | Clark, Nevada | 801 | Closure |
| Sharon Regional Medical Center | Sharon, Pennsylvania | 699 | Closure |
| TTEC Government Solutions | Austin, Texas | 650 | |
| Dmsi | Moreno Valley, California | 581 | Layoff |
| Big Lots Corporate | Columbus, Ohio | 555 | |
| Big Lots Stores | Columbus, Ohio | 555 | |
| CareMax | Miami, Florida | 530 | |
| Dmsi | Shafter, California | 528 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Tyson Foods in Emporia, Kansas, reporting 809 affected workers. MV Contract Transportation followed with 801 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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 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.