US Layoffs — July 2026
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers posted 4 WARN Act notices in July 2026, affecting an estimated 741 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and down 98% versus July 2025. Filings came from 2 states and territories, with an average of 185 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2 | 524 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 217 |
Michigan led the nation with 524 workers affected across 2 notices , followed by Minnesota (217 workers) .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 262 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 262 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 217 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector saw the heaviest impact with 262 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 262 workers.
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 524 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Health & Fitness Center | Michigan | 262 | Layoff |
| Beacon Hospital | Michigan | 262 | Layoff |
| Chartwells SCSU | St. Cloud, Minnesota | 153 | |
| Chartwells SMSU | Marshall, Minnesota | 64 |
The largest notice was filed by Beacon Health & Fitness Center in Michigan, reporting 262 affected workers. Beacon Hospital followed with 262 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Arts & Entertainment sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in July 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.