US Layoffs — July 2026, Week 2
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 12 WARN Act notices in July 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 1,076 workers. Filings came from 9 states and territories, with an average of 90 workers per notice.
12
Total Notices
1,076
Workers Affected
9
States Reporting
90
Avg per Notice
Labor Market Snapshot — United States (DOL/BLS)
4.2%
Unemployment
(June 2026)
199,676
Initial Claims
(2026-06-20 wk)
158984K
Nonfarm Payrolls
(June 2026)
1708K
JOLTS Layoffs
(May 2026)
Top States
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | 325 |
| Virginia | 2 | 244 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 173 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 112 |
| Missouri | 1 | 107 |
| Colorado | 2 | 68 |
| Iowa | 1 | 41 |
| Washington | 1 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 3 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 325 |
| Education | 1 | 173 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 148 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 107 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 18 |
| Transportation | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 325 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Education reported 173 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlex | Vonore, Tennessee | 325 | |
| SDH Education East, LLC (aka Sodexo at Bentley University) | Waltham, Massachusetts | 173 | |
| Emerson2500 Austin DriveCharlottesville, VA 22911 | Charlottesville, Virginia | 139 | Closure |
| Charter Communications | Town & Country, Missouri | 107 | Closure |
| Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. (MFA)3811 N. Fairfax DriveArlington, VA 22203 | Alexandria, Virginia | 105 | Layoff |
| PPD d/b/a Thermo Fisher Scientific | Middleton, Wisconsin | 69 | Layoff |
| The Cannabist | Colorado | 50 | |
| Centers for Independence-MCFI Home Care | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 43 | Closure |
| Independence Premium Foods | Independence, Iowa | 41 | Layoff |
| Battelle | Pueblo, Colorado | 18 |
Leading the list was Carlex in Vonore, Tennessee, reporting 325 affected workers. SDH Education East, LLC (aka Sodexo at Bentley University) followed with 173 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 2 of July 2026. View the full July 2026 report or download the full dataset.