US Layoffs — August 2026, Week 4
The US labor market showed signs of rising strain as employers recorded 65 WARN Act notices in August 2026, Week 4, covering approximately 4,762 workers. Filings came from 17 states and territories, with an average of 73 workers per notice.
65
Total Notices
4,762
Workers Affected
17
States Reporting
73
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 | 35 | 2,143 |
| Virginia | 1 | 545 |
| Washington | 5 | 522 |
| South Carolina | 3 | 382 |
| Florida | 2 | 220 |
| Texas | 3 | 175 |
| Maryland | 2 | 156 |
| Illinois | 2 | 132 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 91 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | 77 |
| Indiana | 1 | 72 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 68 |
| Tennessee | 1 | 63 |
| Iowa | 3 | 60 |
| Alabama | 1 | 55 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 1 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | 0 |
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 15 | 1,518 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 614 |
| Retail | 5 | 456 |
| Professional Services | 5 | 304 |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 301 |
| Utilities | 1 | 189 |
| Other | 2 | 152 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 121 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,518 workers across 15 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 614 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24Hr Homecare | Los Angeles, California | 738 | |
| Crothall Healthcare | Richmond, Virginia | 545 | Closure |
| PayPal | San Jose, California | 251 | |
| The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa | Beaufort, South Carolina | 219 | Temporary Closure |
| Astrion | Eglin Air Force Base, Florida | 204 | |
| Power Safety Service | Stockton, California | 189 | |
| The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa | Beaufort, South Carolina | 157 | Temporary Closure |
| Maverick Washington LLC / Riverside Casino | Tukwila, Washington | 142 | Closure |
| ThriftBooks Global | Baltimore, Maryland | 136 | Closure |
| Synopsys | Mountain View, California | 128 |
Leading the list was 24Hr Homecare in Los Angeles, California, reporting 738 affected workers. Crothall Healthcare followed with 545 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings for Week 4 of August 2026. View the full August 2026 report or download the full dataset.