US Layoffs — July 2026, Week 2
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 32 WARN Act notices in July 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 2,734 workers. Filings came from 13 states and territories, with an average of 85 workers per notice.
32
Total Notices
2,734
Workers Affected
13
States Reporting
85
Avg per Notice
Labor Market Snapshot — United States (DOL/BLS)
4.1%
Unemployment
(August 2026)
175,155
Initial Claims
(2026-08-29 wk)
159075K
Nonfarm Payrolls
(August 2026)
1666K
JOLTS Layoffs
(July 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 |
| Illinois | 1 | 89 |
| 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 |
| Transportation | 5 | 314 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 308 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 250 |
| 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 | Del Mar, California | 198 | |
| SDH Education East, LLC (aka Sodexo) | Waltham, Massachusetts | 173 | |
| AWCS, LLC (Cottonwood Post-Acute Rehab | Cottonwood, California | 158 | |
| Emerson | 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.