US Layoffs — February 2026, Week 4
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 85 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 4, covering approximately 5,262 workers. Filings came from 20 states and territories, with an average of 62 workers per notice.
85
Total Notices
5,262
Workers Affected
20
States Reporting
62
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 | 37 | 2,037 |
| Florida | 6 | 485 |
| Indiana | 2 | 383 |
| Idaho | 1 | 342 |
| Nevada | 3 | 314 |
| Kansas | 3 | 275 |
| Georgia | 2 | 220 |
| South Carolina | 5 | 174 |
| Iowa | 12 | 173 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 154 |
| Alabama | 1 | 151 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 142 |
| Colorado | 2 | 72 |
| Illinois | 1 | 65 |
| Washington | 1 | 64 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 59 |
| Virginia | 1 | 52 |
| Michigan | 1 | 41 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 31 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 28 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 6 | 625 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 473 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 437 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 227 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 207 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 131 |
| Finance & Insurance | 12 | 121 |
| Retail | 1 | 76 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 625 workers across 6 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 473 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Brands Group | Jasper, Indiana | 345 | |
| LA Semiconductor | Pocatello, Idaho | 342 | |
| Foreside Home Care & Nursing | California | 300 | |
| eBay | San Francisco, California | 243 | |
| Reno | Washoe, Nevada | 209 | |
| Supernal | California | 176 | |
| IPIC Theaters | Georgia | 163 | |
| Saddle Creek Logistics Services | Bessemer, Alabama | 151 | Layoff |
| Parsec | Jacksonville, Florida | 147 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme | Durham, North Carolina | 147 | Layoff |
Leading the list was First Brands Group in Jasper, Indiana, reporting 345 affected workers. LA Semiconductor followed with 342 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 4 of February 2026. View the full February 2026 report or download the full dataset.