US Layoffs — August 2026, Week 4
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 21 WARN Act notices in August 2026, Week 4, covering approximately 2,027 workers. Filings came from 12 states and territories, with an average of 97 workers per notice.
21
Total Notices
2,027
Workers Affected
12
States Reporting
97
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | 545 |
| Washington | 5 | 522 |
| South Carolina | 2 | 225 |
| Florida | 2 | 220 |
| Texas | 2 | 121 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 91 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 77 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 68 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 63 |
| Iowa | 2 | 55 |
| California | 2 | 39 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 1 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 631 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 457 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 226 |
| Retail | 1 | 121 |
| Transportation | 1 | 77 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 66 |
| Other | 1 | 55 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 631 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 457 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crothall Healthcare1500 Liberty Ridge Drive, Suite 210Wayne, PA 19087 | Richmond, Virginia | 545 | Closure |
| The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa | Beaufort, South Carolina | 219 | Temporary Closure |
| Astrion | Eglin Air Force Base, Florida | 204 | |
| Maverick Washington LLC / Riverside Casino | Tukwila, Washington | 142 | Closure |
| Amazon | Seattle, Washington | 121 | Layoff |
| Maverick Washington LLC / Great American Casino | Tukwila, Washington | 96 | Closure |
| Fortrex 0129 Madison | Madison, Nebraska | 91 | |
| Columbia Hospitality | Kenmore, Washington | 86 | Layoff |
| P1 Logistics | Littleton, Massachusetts | 77 | |
| T-Mobile USA | Seattle, Washington | 77 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Crothall Healthcare1500 Liberty Ridge Drive, Suite 210Wayne, PA 19087 in Richmond, Virginia, reporting 545 affected workers. The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa followed with 219 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 4 of August 2026. View the full August 2026 report or download the full dataset.