US Layoffs — September 2026
The US labor market showed continued flux as employers submitted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2026, putting at risk an estimated 6 workers — down from August and down 100% versus September 2025. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 6 workers per notice.
Top States by Workers Affected
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | 6 |
Minnesota led the nation with 6 workers affected across 1 notices .
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 6 |
The Agriculture sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 6 workers across 1 notice.
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerten's Farm Market | Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota | 6 |
Topping the list was Gerten's Farm Market in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, reporting 6 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Agriculture sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in September 2026. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is sourced from official state filings and updated daily by WARN Firehose, which also tracks SEC 8-K filings, bankruptcy proceedings, H-1B visa petitions, and unemployment claims across all six datasets. API access and data exports available.