Merck Layoffs
All WARN Act mass layoff and plant closure notices filed by Merck.
33
Total Notices
11,207
Workers Affected
8
States
2003
First Filing
2026
Latest Filing
Data Insights
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Workers affected by industry sector
Layoff Types
Workers affected by notice type
Merck WARN Act Filings
| Company | Location | Employees | Notice Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme | Durham, NC | 147 | Layoff | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme | Durham, NC | 7 | Layoff | |
| Merck | Rahway, NJ | 204 | ||
| Merck | Rahway, NJ | 204 | ||
| Merck & | Rahway, NJ | 58 | ||
| Merck & | Riverside, PA | 163 | Closure | |
| Merck & | North Wales, PA | 5 | Layoff | |
| Merck & Co., Inc. ("Merck"); Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; Acceleron Pharma Inc. ("Acceleron") | Cambridge, MA | 170 | ||
| Merck & | North Wales, PA | 500 | Layoff | |
| MERCK & CO INC., Varicella Bulk Manufacturing Facility | Durham, NC | 150 | Closure | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme | Palo Alto, CA | 20 | Closure | |
| Merck & | Charlotte, NC | 50 | Closure | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme | North Wales, PA | 1,800 | Closure | |
| Merck | Kenilworth, NJ | 64 | ||
| Merck & | Miami Lakes, FL | 112 | ||
| Merck & | North Wales, PA | 148 | ||
| Merck - Branchburg | Branchburg, NJ | 172 | ||
| Merck (Merck, Sharp and Dohme Corporation) | Whitehouse Station, NJ | 50 | ||
| Merck & | North Wales, PA | 600 | ||
| Merck Sharp & Dohme | North Wales, PA | 114 |
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Merck Layoff FAQ
How many layoffs has Merck had?
Merck has filed 33 WARN Act notices affecting a total of 11,207 workers across 8 states.
When was Merck's most recent layoff?
Merck's most recent WARN Act filing was on 2026-02-24.
What states has Merck laid off workers in?
Merck has filed WARN Act notices in: California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington.
What is the WARN Act?
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act is a federal law that requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 calendar days' advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs.
How do I get notified about Merck layoffs?
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