US Layoffs — March 2025
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers logged 460 WARN Act notices in March 2025, involving roughly 42,035 workers — falling below February and up 24% versus March 2024. Filings came from 44 states and territories, with an average of 91 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 143 | 7,928 |
| Maryland | 24 | 4,562 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 4,100 |
| Texas | 27 | 2,949 |
| Illinois | 15 | 2,464 |
| New Jersey | 16 | 2,343 |
| Arizona | 14 | 2,027 |
| Florida | 32 | 1,979 |
| North Carolina | 10 | 1,236 |
| Washington DC | 8 | 1,228 |
| Washington | 7 | 1,222 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | 1,011 |
| Minnesota | 17 | 915 |
| Georgia | 10 | 814 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 677 |
| Virginia | 7 | 643 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | 613 |
| Alabama | 3 | 600 |
| Iowa | 17 | 577 |
| Oregon | 5 | 515 |
| Colorado | 4 | 502 |
| Missouri | 4 | 395 |
| Mississippi | 9 | 395 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 277 |
| Utah | 2 | 227 |
| South Carolina | 4 | 198 |
| West Virginia | 4 | 189 |
| Indiana | 2 | 168 |
| Nevada | 8 | 163 |
| Ohio | 3 | 152 |
| Delaware | 1 | 151 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 136 |
| Idaho | 1 | 135 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 125 |
| Maine | 5 | 108 |
| Kentucky | 3 | 103 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 74 |
| Michigan | 2 | 53 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | 40 |
| Connecticut | 2 | 30 |
| Hawaii | 2 | 10 |
| Montana | 1 | 1 |
| New York | 15 | 0 |
| Kansas | 2 | 0 |
California led the nation with 7,928 workers affected across 143 notices , followed by Maryland (4,562 workers) and Nebraska (4,100 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 57 | 9,958 |
| Manufacturing | 105 | 6,406 |
| Professional Services | 42 | 4,557 |
| Accommodation & Food | 30 | 3,853 |
| Government | 16 | 3,123 |
| Transportation | 36 | 3,039 |
| Retail | 22 | 2,819 |
| Education | 14 | 1,370 |
| Healthcare | 52 | 1,300 |
| Finance & Insurance | 13 | 910 |
The Information & Technology sector dominated layoff filings with 9,958 workers across 57 notices. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 6,406 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 184 | 12,705 |
| Closure | 114 | 10,225 |
| Temporary Closure | 1 | 65 |
Closures accounted for 24% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Cellular Corporation (USCC) | Omaha, Nebraska | 4,100 | |
| Inter-Con Security Systems | Chicago, Illinois | 1,058 | |
| Broadway Services | Baltimore, Maryland | 1,047 | Closure |
| Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) | Rockville, Maryland | 925 | Layoff |
| Gate Gourmet | Los Angeles, California | 835 | Layoff |
| Deployed Resources | Phoenix, Arizona | 700 | |
| Chewy Inc. Fullfillment Center | Dallas, Texas | 674 | |
| Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) | Silver Spring, Maryland | 650 | Layoff |
| HibTac | Hibbing, Minnesota | 600 | |
| Chevron | El Segundo, California | 600 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at United States Cellular Corporation (USCC) in Omaha, Nebraska, reporting 4,100 affected workers. Inter-Con Security Systems followed with 1,058 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for the nation's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in March 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, 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.