US Layoffs — July 2026, Week 2
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 31 WARN Act notices in July 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 2,645 workers. Filings came from 12 states and territories, with an average of 85 workers per notice.
31
Total Notices
2,645
Workers Affected
12
States Reporting
85
Avg per Notice
Labor Market Snapshot — United States (DOL/BLS)
4.1%
Unemployment
(July 2026)
170,129
Initial Claims
(2026-08-15 wk)
158858K
Nonfarm Payrolls
(July 2026)
1766K
JOLTS Layoffs
(June 2026)
Top States
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | 987 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 325 |
| Utah | 1 | 303 |
| Virginia | 3 | 246 |
| Texas | 2 | 227 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 173 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 112 |
| Missouri | 1 | 107 |
| Iowa | 2 | 83 |
| Colorado | 3 | 76 |
| Washington | 1 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 3 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 531 |
| Education | 2 | 476 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 426 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 308 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 250 |
| Transportation | 4 | 225 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 115 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 49 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 531 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Education reported 476 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlex | Vonore, Tennessee | 325 | |
| Provo Canyon School | Utah | 303 | |
| Wind & Sea Restaurant | Irvine, California | 198 | |
| SDH Education East, LLC (aka Sodexo) | Waltham, Massachusetts | 173 | |
| AWCS, LLC (Cottonwood Post-Acute Rehab | West Sacramento, California | 158 | |
| Emerson2500 Austin DriveCharlottesville, VA 22911 | Charlottesville, Virginia | 139 | Closure |
| Fifth Third Bank | Frisco, Texas | 115 | |
| Sentinel Restaurant & Hospitality Group | Irvine, California | 113 | |
| Charter Communications | Austin, Texas | 112 | |
| Charter Communications | Town & Country, Missouri | 107 | Closure |
Leading the list was Carlex in Vonore, Tennessee, reporting 325 affected workers. Provo Canyon School followed with 303 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 2 of July 2026. View the full July 2026 report or download the full dataset.