US Layoffs — February 2026
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers filed 389 WARN Act notices in February 2026, impacting roughly 42,977 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 6% versus February 2025. Filings came from 35 states and territories, with an average of 110 workers per notice.
Weekly Reports
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 130 | 7,813 |
| Louisiana | 2 | 7,531 |
| New Jersey | 42 | 5,052 |
| Illinois | 16 | 4,409 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | 2,447 |
| Florida | 28 | 2,361 |
| Washington | 10 | 1,958 |
| Georgia | 14 | 1,217 |
| North Carolina | 12 | 1,147 |
| Texas | 11 | 963 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | 830 |
| Alabama | 9 | 709 |
| Iowa | 16 | 654 |
| Indiana | 3 | 555 |
| West Virginia | 1 | 530 |
| South Carolina | 9 | 495 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 458 |
| Virginia | 7 | 411 |
| Tennessee | 4 | 399 |
| Oregon | 5 | 366 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 354 |
| Idaho | 1 | 342 |
| Nevada | 4 | 341 |
| Maryland | 6 | 301 |
| Kansas | 4 | 278 |
| Michigan | 2 | 196 |
| Missouri | 3 | 171 |
| Ohio | 3 | 158 |
| Minnesota | 5 | 144 |
| Utah | 2 | 115 |
| Kentucky | 2 | 100 |
| Colorado | 2 | 72 |
| Arizona | 2 | 68 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 31 |
| Mississippi | 1 | 1 |
California led the nation with 7,813 workers affected across 130 notices , followed by Louisiana (7,531 workers) and New Jersey (5,052 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 90 | 8,658 |
| Wholesale Trade | 15 | 5,409 |
| Healthcare | 39 | 5,158 |
| Information & Technology | 47 | 5,120 |
| Retail | 34 | 2,876 |
| Professional Services | 33 | 1,987 |
| Transportation | 20 | 1,836 |
| Accommodation & Food | 16 | 1,829 |
| Finance & Insurance | 38 | 1,766 |
| Mining & Energy | 4 | 855 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 8,658 workers across 90 notices. In a parallel development, Wholesale Trade reported 5,409 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 78 | 8,268 |
| Closure | 38 | 3,357 |
Closures accounted for 8% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C&S Wholesale Services | Louisiana | 3,925 | |
| Stockhausen Superabsorber | Louisiana | 3,606 | |
| Franciscan Health Olympia Fields | Olympia Fields, Illinois | 1,535 | |
| Verizon | Basking Ridge, New Jersey | 1,319 | |
| Crothall and Morrison Healthcare | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 795 | Layoff |
| Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc - Modesto | Modesto, California | 765 | Closure |
| First Brands Group (Champion Laboratories, Inc.-multiple sites) | West Chicago, Illinois | 642 | |
| T-Mobile | Various locations in Washington, Washington | 637 | Layoff |
| Greenbriar Minerals | Lorado, West Virginia | 530 | Layoff |
| T-Mobile | Various locations in Washington, Washington | 446 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved C&S Wholesale Services in Louisiana, reporting 3,925 affected workers. Stockhausen Superabsorber followed with 3,606 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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 February 2026. 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.