US Layoffs — May 2026
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 51 WARN Act notices in May 2026, involving roughly 8,245 workers — falling below April and down 86% versus May 2025. Filings came from 13 states and territories, with an average of 162 workers per notice.
Weekly Reports
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | 4,283 |
| Texas | 3 | 1,015 |
| New Jersey | 8 | 668 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | 517 |
| California | 6 | 316 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | 301 |
| Missouri | 1 | 283 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 187 |
| Virginia | 2 | 182 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 163 |
| Washington | 3 | 132 |
| Wisconsin | 6 | 119 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 79 |
Florida led the nation with 4,283 workers affected across 7 notices , followed by Texas (1,015 workers) and New Jersey (668 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 7 | 5,079 |
| Healthcare | 7 | 589 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 405 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 333 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 123 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 98 |
| Education | 1 | 75 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 50 |
| Retail | 2 | 27 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 5,079 workers across 7 notices. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 589 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 13 | 967 |
| Layoff | 5 | 316 |
Closures accounted for 12% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 2,529 | |
| Spirit Airlines | Orlando, Florida | 796 | |
| Spirit Airlines | Dania Beach, Florida | 551 | |
| Spirit Airlines (IAH) May 2026 | Houston, Texas | 515 | |
| Spirit Airlines (DFW) May 2026 | Dallas, Texas | 444 | |
| Timken Belts | Springfield, Missouri | 283 | Closure |
| Accupac | Lakewood, New Jersey | 260 | |
| Bradford Regional Medical Center | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 238 | Closure |
| Spirit Airlines | Miami, Florida | 181 | |
| First Student | San Bernardino, California | 170 |
The biggest impact was at Spirit Airlines in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, reporting 2,529 affected workers. Spirit Airlines followed with 796 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in May 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.