US Layoffs — July 2026, Week 2
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 26 WARN Act notices in July 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 2,045 workers. Filings came from 11 states and territories, with an average of 79 workers per notice.
26
Total Notices
2,045
Workers Affected
11
States Reporting
79
Avg per Notice
Labor Market Snapshot — United States (DOL/BLS)
4.2%
Unemployment
(June 2026)
199,676
Initial Claims
(2026-06-20 wk)
158984K
Nonfarm Payrolls
(June 2026)
1708K
JOLTS Layoffs
(May 2026)
Top States
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | 740 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 325 |
| Virginia | 3 | 246 |
| Texas | 2 | 227 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 173 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 112 |
| Missouri | 1 | 107 |
| Colorado | 2 | 68 |
| Iowa | 1 | 41 |
| Washington | 1 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 3 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 392 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 308 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 250 |
| Transportation | 4 | 225 |
| Education | 1 | 173 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 150 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 115 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 18 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 392 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 308 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlex | Vonore, Tennessee | 325 | |
| SDH Education East, LLC (aka Sodexo at Bentley University) | Waltham, Massachusetts | 173 | |
| AWCS, LLC (Cottonwood Post-Acute Rehab | West Sacramento, California | 158 | |
| Emerson2500 Austin DriveCharlottesville, VA 22911 | Charlottesville, Virginia | 139 | Closure |
| Fifth Third Bank | Frisco, Texas | 115 | |
| Sentinel Restaurant & Hospitality Group | Irvine, California | 113 | |
| Charter Communications | Austin, Texas | 112 | |
| Charter Communications | Town & Country, Missouri | 107 | Closure |
| Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. (MFA)3811 N. Fairfax DriveArlington, VA 22203 | Alexandria, Virginia | 105 | Layoff |
| OnPoint Logistics | San Francisco, California | 96 |
Leading the list was Carlex in Vonore, Tennessee, reporting 325 affected workers. SDH Education East, LLC (aka Sodexo at Bentley University) followed with 173 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 2 of July 2026. View the full July 2026 report or download the full dataset.