US Layoffs — March 2025
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 416 WARN Act notices in March 2025, involving roughly 39,946 workers — falling below February and up 40% versus March 2024. Filings came from 43 states and territories, with an average of 96 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 120 | 5,908 |
| Maryland | 24 | 4,562 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 4,100 |
| Texas | 27 | 2,949 |
| New Jersey | 16 | 2,343 |
| Illinois | 15 | 2,206 |
| Arizona | 14 | 2,027 |
| Florida | 32 | 1,979 |
| North Carolina | 10 | 1,236 |
| Washington DC | 8 | 1,228 |
| Washington | 7 | 1,222 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | 1,011 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 915 |
| Georgia | 10 | 814 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 677 |
| Virginia | 7 | 643 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | 613 |
| Alabama | 3 | 600 |
| Iowa | 17 | 577 |
| Oregon | 5 | 515 |
| Colorado | 4 | 502 |
| Missouri | 4 | 395 |
| Mississippi | 8 | 395 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 277 |
| Utah | 2 | 227 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 198 |
| West Virginia | 2 | 189 |
| Indiana | 2 | 168 |
| Nevada | 8 | 163 |
| Maine | 5 | 159 |
| Ohio | 3 | 152 |
| Delaware | 1 | 151 |
| Kansas | 2 | 138 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 136 |
| Idaho | 1 | 135 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 125 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 103 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 74 |
| Michigan | 2 | 53 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 40 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 30 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 10 |
| Montana | 1 | 1 |
California led the nation with 5,908 workers affected across 120 notices , followed by Maryland (4,562 workers) and Nebraska (4,100 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 43 | 5,356 |
| Manufacturing | 68 | 4,480 |
| Professional Services | 32 | 3,735 |
| Government | 16 | 3,123 |
| Transportation | 29 | 2,844 |
| Retail | 18 | 2,657 |
| Accommodation & Food | 21 | 2,390 |
| Healthcare | 45 | 1,238 |
| Education | 10 | 1,216 |
| Utilities | 6 | 676 |
The Information & Technology sector dominated layoff filings with 5,356 workers across 43 notices. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 4,480 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 171 | 11,406 |
| Closure | 99 | 9,181 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 65 |
Closures accounted for 23% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Cellular Corporation (USCC) | Omaha, Nebraska | 4,100 | |
| Inter-Con Security Systems | Chicago, Illinois | 1,058 | |
| Broadway Services | Baltimore, Maryland | 1,047 | Closure |
| Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) | Rockville, Maryland | 925 | Layoff |
| Gate Gourmet | Los Angeles, California | 835 | Layoff |
| Deployed Resources | Phoenix, Arizona | 700 | |
| Chewy Inc. Fullfillment Center | Dallas, Texas | 674 | |
| Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) | Silver Spring, Maryland | 650 | Layoff |
| HibTac | Hibbing, Minnesota | 600 | |
| RTI International | Durham, North Carolina | 525 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at United States Cellular Corporation (USCC) in Omaha, Nebraska, reporting 4,100 affected workers. Inter-Con Security Systems followed with 1,058 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in March 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.