US Layoffs — August 2026
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers filed 29 WARN Act notices in August 2026, impacting roughly 2,037 workers — representing a pullback from July and down 93% versus August 2025. Filings came from 12 states and territories, with an average of 70 workers per notice.
Weekly Reports
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | 437 |
| Texas | 3 | 417 |
| Washington | 4 | 257 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 206 |
| Colorado | 2 | 201 |
| California | 3 | 157 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 94 |
| Alabama | 2 | 88 |
| Florida | 1 | 80 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 65 |
| Iowa | 2 | 30 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 5 |
Tennessee led the nation with 437 workers affected across 3 notices , followed by Texas (417 workers) and Washington (257 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 5 | 434 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 91 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 69 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 52 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 18 |
The Agriculture sector led the way in workforce reductions with 434 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 136 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 5 | 334 |
| Layoff | 7 | 334 |
Closures accounted for 16% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok USDS JV | Nashville, Tennessee | 250 | |
| 80 Acres Farms | San Antonio, Texas | 166 | |
| NR ParentCO dba Native Roots | Colorado | 141 | |
| Essendant | Irving, Texas | 136 | |
| Pactiv | Aiken, South Carolina | 133 | Closure |
| Wellpath | Memphis, Tennessee | 119 | |
| Revol Greens Tx | Temple, Texas | 115 | |
| Zillow Group | Seattle, Washington | 91 | Layoff |
| West Marine's Florida Support Center | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 80 | |
| Samuel Pressure Vessel Group | Tomahawk, Wisconsin | 76 | Closure |
The single largest action involved TikTok USDS JV in Nashville, Tennessee, reporting 250 affected workers. 80 Acres Farms followed with 166 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Agriculture sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in August 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.