US Layoffs — July 2013

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 217 WARN Act notices in July 2013, putting at risk an estimated 19,822 workers — down from June and down 7% versus July 2012. Filings came from 30 states and territories, with an average of 91 workers per notice.

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 4,494 workers affected across 58 notices , followed by New York (2,996 workers) and Texas (1,679 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 5,527 workers across 71 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 3,031 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 38% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was Sound Shore Health System Inc./Sound Shore Health Medical Center of Westchester in New Rochelle, New York, reporting 1,197 affected workers. Uss Posco Industries followed with 705 workers.

Trend & Outlook

These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.

This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in July 2013. 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.