US Layoffs — November 2013
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 217 WARN Act notices in November 2013, affecting an estimated 22,885 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 6% versus November 2012. Filings came from 29 states and territories, with an average of 105 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 57 | 5,055 |
| New York | 36 | 4,332 |
| Florida | 13 | 2,065 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | 1,605 |
| Illinois | 11 | 1,541 |
| Alabama | 3 | 1,289 |
| Ohio | 6 | 894 |
| Mississippi | 8 | 702 |
| Texas | 8 | 677 |
| Tennessee | 7 | 602 |
| New Jersey | 7 | 598 |
| Georgia | 8 | 579 |
| Maryland | 8 | 480 |
| Indiana | 3 | 360 |
| Michigan | 4 | 332 |
| Kentucky | 6 | 282 |
| Idaho | 1 | 262 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 238 |
| Oregon | 2 | 209 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 171 |
| Arizona | 2 | 162 |
| Missouri | 1 | 147 |
| Washington | 4 | 133 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 52 |
| Iowa | 2 | 46 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 40 |
| Virginia | 1 | 31 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 1 |
| Kansas | 2 | 0 |
California led the nation with 5,055 workers affected across 57 notices , followed by New York (4,332 workers) and Florida (2,065 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 71 | 6,869 |
| Transportation | 24 | 4,581 |
| Information & Technology | 33 | 2,647 |
| Accommodation & Food | 9 | 2,086 |
| Retail | 12 | 1,571 |
| Healthcare | 21 | 1,551 |
| Professional Services | 7 | 591 |
| Finance & Insurance | 15 | 549 |
| Government | 4 | 486 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 473 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 6,869 workers across 71 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 4,581 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 48 | 7,486 |
| Layoff | 51 | 2,930 |
Closures accounted for 33% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dnc Parks & Resorts At Yosemite | Yosemite National, California | 1,396 | |
| Pilgrim’S Pride | Boaz, Alabama | 1,154 | Closure |
| Atlantic Express Transportation | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 518 | |
| John Muir Health-Core Lab | Concord, California | 513 | |
| Horsehead | Monaca, Pennsylvania | 510 | |
| Berry Plastics | Alsip, Illinois | 480 | Layoff |
| Atlantic Express Transportation Corp. & Temporary Transit Service | Oceanside, New York | 474 | Closure |
| Atlantic Express Transportation Corp./Amboy Bus Company, Inc./Atlantic Escorts Inc.,/Atlantic Queens Bus Corp./Atlantic Hudson, Inc/Midway Leasing | Bronx, New York | 411 | Closure |
| Atlantic Express Transportation Corp./Amboy Bus Company, Inc./Atlantic Escorts Inc.,/Atlantic Queens Bus Corp./Merit Transportation Corp/ Midway Leasing | Ridgewood, New York | 379 | Closure |
| Atlantic Express Transportation Corp./Amboy Bus Company, Inc./Atlantic Escorts Inc.,/Atlantic Queens Bus Corp./Midway Leasing | Bronx, New York | 365 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Dnc Parks & Resorts At Yosemite in Yosemite National, California, reporting 1,396 affected workers. Pilgrim’S Pride followed with 1,154 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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 November 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.