The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 284 WARN Act notices in April 2022, covering approximately 43,406 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 21% versus April 2021. Filings came from 33 states and territories, with an average of 153 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 30 | 19,014 |
| California | 78 | 5,366 |
| Ohio | 15 | 2,834 |
| Indiana | 8 | 2,618 |
| Florida | 7 | 1,791 |
| Tennessee | 6 | 1,426 |
| Michigan | 11 | 1,286 |
| Utah | 3 | 1,084 |
| Iowa | 18 | 1,026 |
| Washington | 6 | 994 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | 780 |
| Nevada | 10 | 602 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | 573 |
| Virginia | 5 | 566 |
| Georgia | 10 | 465 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 404 |
| New Mexico | 3 | 384 |
| North Carolina | 3 | 314 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 300 |
| Minnesota | 4 | 260 |
| Alabama | 2 | 219 |
| Texas | 2 | 202 |
| Louisiana | 3 | 201 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 200 |
| Missouri | 2 | 181 |
| Maryland | 6 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 114 |
| Hawaii | 3 | 31 |
| Oregon | 1 | 22 |
| Colorado | 3 | 9 |
| Maine | 3 | 0 |
| New York | 3 | 0 |
| Kansas | 1 | 0 |
Illinois led the nation with 19,014 workers affected across 30 notices , followed by California (5,366 workers) and Ohio (2,834 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 31 | 8,200 |
| Education | 18 | 7,566 |
| Healthcare | 24 | 3,157 |
| Retail | 9 | 2,184 |
| Other | 10 | 1,745 |
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 1,039 |
| Transportation | 5 | 696 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 363 |
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 359 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 338 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 8,200 workers across 31 notices. At the same time, Education reported 7,566 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 83 | 8,106 |
| Layoff | 59 | 4,269 |
Closures accounted for 19% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA, Inc | 1 N. State Street, 15th Floor, Illinois | 2,022 | |
| HSHS Medical Group | 3051 Hollis Drive, Illinois | 2,022 | |
| Lincoln College-Main Campus | 300 Keokuk St, Illinois | 2,022 | |
| Lincoln College-Normal Campus | Raab Rd, Illinois | 2,022 | |
| Menasha Packaging Company, LLC | 710 N. Mattis Ave, Illinois | 2,022 | |
| National Express/Durham School Services | 22544 W. 143rd Street, Illinois | 2,022 | |
| PepsiCo, Inc | 617 W. Main Street, Illinois | 2,022 | |
| United Growth | Suite 11, Illinois | 2,022 | |
| Equistar Chemicals, LP | 625 US Hwy 36, Illinois | 2,022 | |
| Walmart Fulfillment Center | Plainfield, Indiana | 1,132 | Closure |
Leading the list was Compass Group USA, Inc in 1 N. State Street, 15th Floor, Illinois, reporting 2,022 affected workers. HSHS Medical Group followed with 2,022 workers.
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in April 2022. 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. Download the full dataset or explore state-by-state data.
Get weekly layoff reports in your inbox
Free weekly digest of WARN Act filings and analysis.
