US Layoffs — March 2026

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 275 WARN Act notices in March 2026, putting at risk an estimated 27,412 workers — down from February and down 31% versus March 2025. Filings came from 28 states and territories, with an average of 100 workers per notice.

Weekly Reports

Top States by Workers Affected

Louisiana led the nation with 5,316 workers affected across 1 notices , followed by California (4,430 workers) and Washington (2,103 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 5,916 workers across 45 notices. Separately, Education reported 5,882 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 11% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Einstein Charter Schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, reporting 5,316 affected workers. SK Battery America followed with 958 workers.

Trend & Outlook

This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.

These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.

This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in March 2026. 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.