US Layoffs — March 2026

The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 278 WARN Act notices in March 2026, putting at risk an estimated 35,199 workers — down from February and down 12% versus March 2025. Filings came from 29 states and territories, with an average of 127 workers per notice.

Weekly Reports

Top States by Workers Affected

Louisiana led the nation with 12,917 workers affected across 2 notices , followed by California (4,430 workers) and Washington (2,103 workers) .

Industry Breakdown

The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 10,513 workers across 24 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 5,996 workers.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 9% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was C2 Technologies in Louisiana, reporting 7,601 affected workers. Einstein Charter Schools followed with 5,316 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 Information & Technology 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.