US Layoffs — April 2026
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers reported 77 WARN Act notices in April 2026, displacing an estimated 6,015 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 86% versus April 2025. Filings came from 17 states and territories, with an average of 78 workers per notice.
Weekly Reports
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 42 | 1,517 |
| Colorado | 4 | 1,347 |
| Texas | 5 | 687 |
| Illinois | 4 | 437 |
| Michigan | 3 | 341 |
| Missouri | 3 | 337 |
| Iowa | 2 | 273 |
| Florida | 2 | 200 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 196 |
| Indiana | 1 | 167 |
| Idaho | 1 | 150 |
| Virginia | 1 | 95 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 83 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 70 |
| Alabama | 2 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 52 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 3 |
California led the nation with 1,517 workers affected across 42 notices , followed by Colorado (1,347 workers) and Texas (687 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 7 | 1,926 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 482 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 370 |
| Education | 14 | 340 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 129 |
| Government | 2 | 107 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 94 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 63 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 62 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,926 workers across 7 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 482 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 795 |
| Layoff | 5 | 470 |
Closures accounted for 13% of all affected workers nationally, with the majority of events being layoffs rather than full closures.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Rock Distribution | Colorado | 526 | |
| Eagle Rock Distribution | Colorado | 514 | |
| DSV Contract Logistics (3PL Logistics Facility) | Wilmer, Texas | 391 | |
| Oracle America | Redwood City, California | 310 | |
| T&H/KIRA: KIRA Infrastructure, KIRA Integrated Solutions, T&H Solutions, T&H Services, KIRA Aviation | Colorado | 286 | |
| Oracle America | Redwood City, California | 184 | |
| Aramark Campus, LLC - at Plainfield Community School District | Plainfield, Illinois | 170 | |
| Oakland City University | Oakland City, Indiana | 167 | |
| General Mills Operations | St. Charles, Missouri | 163 | Closure |
| Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution | Lansing, Michigan | 161 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Eagle Rock Distribution in Colorado, reporting 526 affected workers. Eagle Rock Distribution followed with 514 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in April 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.