US Layoffs — March 2026

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 263 WARN Act notices in March 2026, putting at risk an estimated 21,414 workers — down from February and down 46% versus March 2025. Filings came from 26 states and territories, with an average of 81 workers per notice.

Weekly Reports

Top States by Workers Affected

California led the nation with 4,285 workers affected across 105 notices , followed by Washington (2,103 workers) and Illinois (1,899 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 5,626 workers across 41 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 2,912 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 13% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was SK Battery America in Georgia, reporting 958 affected workers. KBR Services followed with 758 workers.

Trend & Outlook

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 Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.

This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in March 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.