The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 617 WARN Act notices in January 2025, putting at risk an estimated 37,698 workers — down from December and down 56% versus January 2024. Filings came from 38 states and territories, with an average of 61 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 145 | 10,184 |
| Ohio | 27 | 2,472 |
| Illinois | 38 | 2,340 |
| Kentucky | 20 | 1,794 |
| Connecticut | 25 | 1,513 |
| Pennsylvania | 19 | 1,438 |
| Texas | 14 | 1,335 |
| Virginia | 10 | 1,188 |
| Iowa | 16 | 1,160 |
| North Carolina | 11 | 1,098 |
| Massachusetts | 20 | 1,049 |
| New Jersey | 45 | 1,040 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | 917 |
| Arizona | 6 | 811 |
| Missouri | 6 | 761 |
| Florida | 12 | 746 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 727 |
| Alabama | 6 | 724 |
| Michigan | 18 | 715 |
| Wisconsin | 7 | 712 |
| Maryland | 23 | 682 |
| Utah | 6 | 624 |
| Colorado | 19 | 574 |
| Minnesota | 48 | 515 |
| Washington | 5 | 504 |
| Louisiana | 4 | 428 |
| Indiana | 4 | 400 |
| Kansas | 9 | 368 |
| Nevada | 5 | 309 |
| Georgia | 11 | 292 |
| Hawaii | 12 | 136 |
| Washington DC | 2 | 86 |
| Oregon | 2 | 56 |
| Maine | 10 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 0 |
| Mississippi | 3 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 0 |
| New York | 1 | 0 |
California led the nation with 10,184 workers affected across 145 notices , followed by Ohio (2,472 workers) and Illinois (2,340 workers) .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 58 | 4,207 |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 4,093 |
| Transportation | 31 | 3,043 |
| Other | 32 | 2,439 |
| Healthcare | 40 | 1,889 |
| Information & Technology | 27 | 1,445 |
| Accommodation & Food | 20 | 1,197 |
| Agriculture | 7 | 945 |
| Utilities | 5 | 737 |
| Professional Services | 9 | 452 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 4,207 workers across 58 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 4,093 workers.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 206 | 19,644 |
| Layoff | 133 | 8,265 |
Closures accounted for 52% of all affected workers nationally, indicating significant structural workforce adjustments.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear | Danville, Virginia | 815 | Layoff |
| CVS Health Corporation | Woonsocket, Rhode Island | 796 | |
| Kohl’s, Inc | California | 690 | Closure |
| Kohl's, Inc | San Bernardino, California | 690 | Closure |
| Jo-Ann Stores Support Center, Inc | Hudson, Ohio | 661 | Closure |
| Manpower Group US Inc. dba HelloFresh | Goodyear, Arizona | 564 | |
| Foster Farms | California | 478 | Closure |
| Foster Farms | Turlock, California | 478 | Closure |
| Compass Group dba TouchPoint Support Services at Ascension Saint Joseph | Multiple, Illinois | 451 | Closure |
| Perdue Farms | Monterey, Tennessee | 433 | Closure |
Topping the list was Goodyear in Danville, Virginia, reporting 815 affected workers. CVS Health Corporation followed with 796 workers.
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in January 2025. 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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