US Layoffs — June 2026
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 10 WARN Act notices in June 2026, covering approximately 198 workers — marking a decline from May and down 99% versus June 2025. Filings came from 3 states and territories, with an average of 20 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | 115 |
| Colorado | 1 | 58 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 25 |
California led the nation with 115 workers affected across 6 notices , followed by Colorado (58 workers) and New Jersey (25 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 58 |
| Utilities | 1 | 40 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 7 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 67 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 58 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bylt | Irvine, California | 67 | |
| Cae | Colorado | 58 | |
| IntelliPower | Irvine, California | 40 | |
| Inc. | Somerset, New Jersey | 17 | |
| Optum Care | Rutherford, New Jersey | 5 | |
| HealthCare Partners Medical Group, P.C | Los Angeles, California | 4 | |
| Optum Services | Basking Ridge, New Jersey | 3 | |
| HealthCare Partners Medical Group, P.C | Los Angeles, California | 2 | |
| HealthCare Partners Medical Group, P.C | Los Angeles, California | 1 | |
| Optum Care | Los Angeles, California | 1 |
Leading the list was Bylt in Irvine, California, reporting 67 affected workers. Cae followed with 58 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in June 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.