The US labor market showed continued flux as employers recorded 5 WARN Act notices in December 2026, covering approximately 766 workers — marking a decline from November and down 98% versus December 2025. Filings came from 1 states and territories, with an average of 153 workers per notice.
| State | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | 766 |
New Jersey led the nation with 766 workers affected across 5 notices .
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 236 |
| Utilities | 1 | 89 |
The Wholesale Trade sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 236 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Utilities reported 89 workers.
Layoff type data was not available for filings this month.
| Company | Location | Workers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson News Distributors | Parsippany, New Jersey | 236 | |
| Pioneer Credit Recovery | Burlington, New Jersey | 180 | |
| Anheuser Busch LLC | Newark, New Jersey | 151 | |
| Everest Group | Warren, New Jersey | 110 | |
| CMC Energy Services | Hamilton, New Jersey | 89 |
Leading the list was Hudson News Distributors in Parsippany, New Jersey, reporting 236 affected workers. Pioneer Credit Recovery followed with 180 workers.
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across the nation, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This report covers all WARN Act filings with notice dates in December 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. Download the full dataset or explore state-by-state data.
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