US Layoffs — June 1996
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 1 WARN Act notices in June 1996, covering approximately 20 workers. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 20 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | 20 |
Ohio led the nation with 20 workers affected across 1 notices .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 20 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 20 workers across 1 notice.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | Mansfield, Ohio | 20 |
Leading the list was Sprint in Mansfield, Ohio, reporting 20 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the the nation labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in June 1996. 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.