The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 759 WARN Act notices in May 2024, putting at risk an estimated 79,148 workers — down from April and up 17% versus May 2023. Filings came from 40 states and territories, with an average of 104 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 24 | 19,212 |
| California | 275 | 14,592 |
| Nevada | 8 | 7,226 |
| Tennessee | 20 | 5,344 |
| Texas | 42 | 4,329 |
| New Jersey | 24 | 3,415 |
| Rhode Island | 10 | 2,322 |
| Georgia | 30 | 2,073 |
| Minnesota | 38 | 1,610 |
| Colorado | 21 | 1,609 |
| Maryland | 26 | 1,567 |
| Washington | 13 | 1,507 |
| Florida | 25 | 1,126 |
| Arizona | 25 | 1,116 |
| Michigan | 21 | 1,003 |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | 907 |
| Oregon | 11 | 902 |
| Ohio | 17 | 781 |
| Hawaii | 11 | 780 |
| Wisconsin | 9 | 761 |
| Virginia | 3 | 705 |
| Iowa | 23 | 703 |
| South Carolina | 8 | 694 |
| Nebraska | 6 | 684 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | 649 |
| Alabama | 4 | 628 |
| North Carolina | 4 | 625 |
| Kentucky | 14 | 478 |
| Missouri | 3 | 409 |
| Kansas | 3 | 318 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 226 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | 171 |
| Indiana | 2 | 170 |
| Connecticut | 6 | 151 |
| Mississippi | 4 | 144 |
| South Dakota | 2 | 118 |
| Utah | 2 | 92 |
| North Dakota | 1 | 1 |
| Maine | 1 | 0 |
| Vermont | 2 | 0 |
Illinois led the nation with 19,212 workers affected across 24 notices , followed by California (14,592 workers) and Nevada (7,226 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 57 | 10,805 |
| Transportation | 30 | 4,737 |
| Retail | 36 | 4,731 |
| Accommodation & Food | 26 | 4,118 |
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 3,613 |
| Healthcare | 80 | 3,226 |
| Education | 22 | 2,786 |
| Other | 16 | 1,524 |
| Admin & Support Services | 5 | 716 |
| Agriculture | 7 | 675 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 10,805 workers across 57 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 4,737 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 143 | 18,559 |
| Layoff | 262 | 15,416 |
| Temporary Layoff | 1 | 78 |
Closures accounted for 23% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLC Las Vegas | Clark, Nevada | 3,350 | Closure |
| The Mirage Casino-Hotel, LLC | Las Vegas, Nevada | 3,350 | Closure |
| Aramark Facility Services, LLC at Chicago Public Schools | 600 W. Cermak Rd, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| First Transit, Inc | 799 Roosevelt Road, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Genpact LLC | 233 N. Michigan Ave., Two IL Center, Suite 1440, 14th Floor, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Larsen Packaging Products, Inc | 1350 S. River Street, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Marion Manufacturing | 701 Flint Ave, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Personal Assistance Telephone Help, Inc. (PATH) | 201 E. Grove Street Suite 200, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| The Lagunitas Brewing Company | 1843 S. Washtenaw, Illinois | 2,024 | |
| Group O, Inc | 2916 78th Ave. W, Illinois | 2,024 |
Topping the list was LLC Las Vegas in Clark, Nevada, reporting 3,350 affected workers. The Mirage Casino-Hotel, LLC followed with 3,350 workers.
These figures highlight 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 May 2024. 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.
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