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US Layoffs — June 2026

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 259 WARN Act notices in June 2026, covering approximately 15,056 workers — marking a decline from May and down 55% versus June 2025. Filings came from 24 states and territories, with an average of 58 workers per notice.

259
Total Notices
15,056
Workers Affected
24
States Reporting
58
Avg per Notice
14
Closures

Weekly Reports

Week 1
82 notices · 2,936 workers
Week 2
36 notices · 2,928 workers
Week 3
53 notices · 5,227 workers
Week 4
88 notices · 3,965 workers

Top States by Workers Affected

State-by-state layoff summary
StateNoticesWorkers
California1334,727
Indiana71,644
Texas91,160
Tennessee81,094
Washington91,065
Florida231,015
Virginia9784
Iowa7665
Massachusetts6604
New Jersey12408
Alabama1397
Minnesota10244
Louisiana2242
Nebraska2220
Michigan1181
Pennsylvania3146
Missouri4131
Connecticut2102
Colorado378
Nevada266
Wisconsin252
South Carolina229
Idaho11
South Dakota11

California led the nation with 4,727 workers affected across 133 notices , followed by Indiana (1,644 workers) and Texas (1,160 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

Industry breakdown
IndustryNoticesWorkers
Information & Technology171,514
Healthcare561,488
Transportation121,021
Manufacturing13891
Accommodation & Food8720
Retail10461
Education14429
Arts & Entertainment2361
Professional Services9252
Admin & Support Services12218

The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,514 workers across 17 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 1,488 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Layoff types breakdown
TypeNoticesWorkers
Layoff242,424
Closure131,023
Temporary Closure116

Closures accounted for 7% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

Largest layoff notices
CompanyLocationWorkersType
humanoAvon, Indiana586
SIMOS Insourcing SolutionsAvon, Indiana572
Legacy CabinetsEastaboga, Alabama397Closure
W South Beach & ResidencesMiami Beach, Florida337
Pilgrim's PrideChattanooga, Tennessee315
Bungie, Inc/Sony Interactive EntertainmentBellevue, Washington292Layoff
WhirlpoolAmana, Iowa288Layoff
Lavish RootsSeattle, Washington263Layoff
El Paso Independent School DistrictEl Paso, Texas250
JPMorgan ChasePlano, Texas244

Leading the list was humano in Avon, Indiana, reporting 586 affected workers. SIMOS Insourcing Solutions followed with 572 workers.

Trend & Outlook

The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.

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

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