US Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 113 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 7,897 workers. Filings came from 28 states and territories, with an average of 70 workers per notice.
113
Total Notices
7,897
Workers Affected
28
States Reporting
70
Avg per Notice
Labor Market Snapshot — United States (DOL/BLS)
4.4%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
190,263
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
158466K
Nonfarm Payrolls
(February 2026)
1631K
JOLTS Layoffs
(January 2026)
Top States
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | 1,498 |
| North Carolina | 6 | 1,225 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 1,211 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 702 |
| New Jersey | 5 | 511 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | 339 |
| Hawaii | 2 | 319 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 270 |
| Texas | 2 | 233 |
| Ohio | 5 | 210 |
| Michigan | 3 | 201 |
| Maryland | 3 | 155 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 145 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 133 |
| Virginia | 2 | 133 |
| Maine | 2 | 116 |
| Florida | 6 | 94 |
| Alabama | 1 | 79 |
| Minnesota | 26 | 70 |
| Utah | 2 | 60 |
| Indiana | 1 | 55 |
| Arizona | 2 | 43 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 42 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 38 |
| Washington | 1 | 5 |
| Illinois | 1 | 5 |
| Nevada | 1 | 3 |
| Oregon | 2 | 2 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1,534 |
| Retail | 5 | 1,415 |
| Healthcare | 13 | 741 |
| Finance & Insurance | 16 | 632 |
| Transportation | 5 | 326 |
| Professional Services | 4 | 282 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 127 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 127 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,534 workers across 15 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 1,415 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macys Cheshire Fulfillment Center | Cheshire, Connecticut | 993 | Closure |
| McGlinchey Stafford PLLC | New Orleans, Louisiana | 601 | |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Asheville, North Carolina | 423 | Layoff |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Asheville, North Carolina | 421 | Closure |
| Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County dba L.A. Care Health Plan | California | 225 | |
| Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County DBA L.A. Care Health Plan | Los Angeles, California | 225 | Layoff |
| Francesca's (Houston) | Houston, Texas | 202 | |
| DFS Group L.P. ("DFS") | Honolulu, Hawaii | 183 | Closure |
| Fortrex | Siler City, North Carolina | 170 | Layoff |
| JeniusBank | Connecticut | 161 | Closure |
Leading the list was Macys Cheshire Fulfillment Center in Cheshire, Connecticut, reporting 993 affected workers. McGlinchey Stafford PLLC followed with 601 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 2 of January 2026. View the full January 2026 report or download the full dataset.