Companies laying off workers while simultaneously filing H-1B/LCA visa petitions — a potential signal of workforce restructuring rather than pure downsizing. Score: 0-10.
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How it works: Ratio of visa petitions to layoffs, scaled by layoff volume. Score capped at 10. A score of 5+ means significant visa hiring activity relative to layoffs. Note: visa petitions may involve different roles or divisions.
Metro Hotspots
Cities where multiple unrelated companies are filing layoff notices — a sign that economic distress is spreading across employers in the same area. Score: 0-10.
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How it works: More companies + more employees + tighter time clustering = higher score. Multi-industry spread (not just one sector) is the strongest warning sign.
Industry Cascade
Industries where layoffs are cascading across multiple states — signaling systemic, industry-wide distress. Cross-referenced with SEC restructuring filings and bankruptcy data. Score: 0-10.
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How it works: More states + more companies + more employees + tighter timeframe = higher score. SEC filings and bankruptcy data provide independent confirmation of financial distress.
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