US Layoffs — January 2025
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers submitted 344 WARN Act notices in January 2025, putting at risk an estimated 29,966 workers — up substantially from December and down 32% versus January 2024. Filings came from 36 states and territories, with an average of 87 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 115 | 7,223 |
| Ohio | 14 | 2,472 |
| Illinois | 19 | 2,340 |
| Texas | 13 | 1,425 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | 1,407 |
| Virginia | 4 | 1,067 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | 1,049 |
| Florida | 18 | 1,035 |
| Tennessee | 5 | 1,019 |
| North Carolina | 10 | 982 |
| New Jersey | 12 | 898 |
| Kentucky | 10 | 897 |
| Arizona | 3 | 811 |
| Missouri | 6 | 761 |
| Michigan | 7 | 715 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 711 |
| Maryland | 12 | 663 |
| Colorado | 7 | 628 |
| Iowa | 8 | 580 |
| Washington | 5 | 504 |
| Mississippi | 3 | 373 |
| Alabama | 3 | 362 |
| Nevada | 5 | 309 |
| Georgia | 4 | 292 |
| Utah | 2 | 208 |
| Kansas | 2 | 184 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 173 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 168 |
| Hawaii | 4 | 136 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 121 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 107 |
| Indiana | 1 | 106 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 78 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 63 |
| Oregon | 1 | 56 |
| Washington DC | 1 | 43 |
California led the nation with 7,223 workers affected across 115 notices , followed by Ohio (2,472 workers) and Illinois (2,340 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 62 | 6,253 |
| Retail | 46 | 4,851 |
| Transportation | 31 | 4,382 |
| Information & Technology | 27 | 2,070 |
| Healthcare | 23 | 1,144 |
| Accommodation & Food | 12 | 1,054 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 9 | 806 |
| Utilities | 2 | 737 |
| Wholesale Trade | 10 | 680 |
| Professional Services | 9 | 488 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 6,253 workers across 62 notices. Separately, Retail reported 4,851 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 135 | 13,216 |
| Layoff | 113 | 7,812 |
| Temporary Closure | 2 | 453 |
Closures accounted for 46% of all affected workers nationally, indicating significant structural workforce adjustments.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear | Danville, Virginia | 815 | Layoff |
| Kohl's | San Bernardino, California | 690 | Closure |
| Jo-Ann Stores Support Center | Hudson, Ohio | 661 | Closure |
| Manpower Group US Inc. DBA HelloFresh | Goodyear, Arizona | 564 | |
| Foster Farms | Turlock, California | 478 | Closure |
| Compass Group DBA TouchPoint Support Services at Ascension Saint Joseph | Joliet, Illinois | 451 | Closure |
| Perdue Farms | Monterey, Tennessee | 433 | |
| Amazon | Imperial, Pennsylvania | 432 | Layoff |
| Jack Cooper | Liberty, Missouri | 406 | Closure |
| Air Wisconsin | Dayton, Ohio | 386 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Goodyear in Danville, Virginia, reporting 815 affected workers. Kohl's followed with 690 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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 January 2025. 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.