US Layoffs — August 2025

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 369 WARN Act notices in August 2025, displacing an estimated 27,902 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and up 13% versus August 2024. Filings came from 37 states and territories, with an average of 76 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 7,038 workers affected across 118 notices , followed by Georgia (2,332 workers) and Washington (1,948 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 7,149 workers across 57 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 2,316 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 14% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

The most significant filing came from Natural Foods in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, reporting 716 affected workers. International Paper Savannah Mill followed with 691 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 August 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.