US Layoffs — August 2026, Week 1
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers submitted 29 WARN Act notices in August 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 2,037 workers. Filings came from 12 states and territories, with an average of 70 workers per notice.
29
Total Notices
2,037
Workers Affected
12
States Reporting
70
Avg per Notice
Labor Market Snapshot — United States (DOL/BLS)
4.1%
Unemployment
(July 2026)
172,014
Initial Claims
(2026-07-25 wk)
158858K
Nonfarm Payrolls
(July 2026)
1766K
JOLTS Layoffs
(June 2026)
Top States
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | 437 |
| Texas | 3 | 417 |
| Washington | 4 | 257 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 206 |
| Colorado | 2 | 201 |
| California | 3 | 157 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | 94 |
| Alabama | 2 | 88 |
| Florida | 1 | 80 |
| New Jersey | 3 | 65 |
| Iowa | 2 | 30 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 5 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 5 | 434 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 91 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 69 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 52 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 18 |
The Agriculture sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 434 workers across 5 notices. Separately, Wholesale Trade reported 136 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok USDS JV | Nashville, Tennessee | 250 | |
| 80 Acres Farms | San Antonio, Texas | 166 | |
| NR ParentCO dba Native Roots | Colorado | 141 | |
| Essendant | Irving, Texas | 136 | |
| Pactiv | Aiken, South Carolina | 133 | Closure |
| Wellpath | Memphis, Tennessee | 119 | |
| Revol Greens Tx | Temple, Texas | 115 | |
| Zillow Group | Seattle, Washington | 91 | Layoff |
| West Marine's Florida Support Center | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 80 | |
| Samuel Pressure Vessel Group | Tomahawk, Wisconsin | 76 | Closure |
Topping the list was TikTok USDS JV in Nashville, Tennessee, reporting 250 affected workers. 80 Acres Farms followed with 166 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 1 of August 2026. View the full August 2026 report or download the full dataset.