2021 Layoffs & Job Cuts
All WARN Act mass layoff and plant closure notices filed in 2021 across the United States. See today's latest layoffs or explore the full dataset.
2,181
Total Notices
209,756
Workers Affected
49
States Reporting
United Airlines
Biggest Filing
Manufacturing
Top Industry
2021 Layoffs by Month
| Month | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| January | 266 | 27,577 |
| February | 199 | 24,276 |
| March | 217 | 19,014 |
| April | 210 | 18,606 |
| May | 133 | 14,233 |
| June | 162 | 15,180 |
| July | 177 | 17,057 |
| August | 151 | 16,109 |
| September | 161 | 11,976 |
| October | 153 | 14,951 |
| November | 162 | 13,231 |
| December | 190 | 17,546 |
2021 Layoffs by State
| State | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| California | 740 | 56,195 |
| Texas | 119 | 10,858 |
| Illinois | 117 | 15,480 |
| New York | 110 | 10,227 |
| Florida | 102 | 12,711 |
| Georgia | 61 | 7,518 |
| Colorado | 50 | 1,864 |
| Pennsylvania | 50 | 8,888 |
| New Jersey | 49 | 10,583 |
| Mississippi | 49 | 1,691 |
| North Carolina | 43 | 5,583 |
| Virginia | 41 | 4,464 |
| Maryland | 40 | 2,294 |
| Washington | 37 | 3,414 |
| Wisconsin | 37 | 2,808 |
| Maine | 37 | 974 |
| Hawaii | 35 | 2,205 |
| Iowa | 35 | 3,534 |
| South Carolina | 32 | 4,305 |
| Ohio | 31 | 2,471 |
| Oregon | 31 | 3,212 |
| Tennessee | 24 | 3,077 |
| Minnesota | 24 | 1,566 |
| Kentucky | 23 | 2,974 |
| Michigan | 23 | 1,907 |
2021 Layoffs by Industry
| Industry | Notices |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Healthcare | 281 |
| Accommodation & Food | 252 |
| Transportation | 201 |
| Information & Technology | 187 |
| Professional Services | 137 |
| Finance & Insurance | 127 |
| Retail | 110 |
| Education | 55 |
| Utilities | 51 |
| Wholesale Trade | 51 |
| Government | 40 |
| Real Estate | 30 |
| Agriculture | 28 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 25 |
Top Companies with 2021 Layoffs
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 28 | 651 |
| Flying Food Group | 19 | 1,097 |
| Angelica | 13 | 1,654 |
| Sodexo | 13 | 1,652 |
| Action Pathways | 12 | 163 |
| OrthoNorCal | 11 | 122 |
| Central Freight Lines | 10 | 879 |
| CORE Community Organized Relief Effort | 10 | 998 |
| Med-Legal | 9 | 254 |
| Abb | 9 | 1,578 |
| Transform SR | 9 | 183 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | 9 | 45 |
| Perspecta Inc. dba Peraton Inc | 9 | 186 |
| Webster Orthopedics | 8 | 125 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb and MyoKardia | 8 | 79 |
| Aramark | 8 | 1,332 |
| Wyndham Hotels and Resorts | 7 | 192 |
| Watsonville Community Hospital | 7 | 1,339 |
| Odle Management Group | 7 | 569 |
| QX Logistix | 7 | 386 |
Latest 2021 WARN Act Notices
| Company | Location | Employees | Notice Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclara Smart Grid Solutions | Brooklyn, NY | 565 | ||
| Beacon Health Options | Little Rock, GA | 387 | ||
| Certech | Wood-Ridge, NJ | 267 | ||
| DAK Americas | Moncks Corner, SC | 200 | Closure | |
| TighitCo | Atlanta, GA | 93 | ||
| Somos Healthcare Providers | Bronx, NY | 86 | ||
| Carlson Paving Products | Tacoma, WA | 63 | ||
| Wallin Drilling | Trenton, GA | 8 | ||
| QVC Rocky Mount, Inc - Distribution Center | Distribution Center, NC | 1,953 | Closure | |
| Waupaca Elevator | Appleton, WI | 60 | ||
| 513 Hotel Operating | , CO | — | ||
| Maywood L'Chaim DBA Cookies Los Angeles | Maywood, CA | 78 | Layoff | |
| Nash and Sons Trucking | Muncie, IN | 75 | ||
| Hosptial Couriers LLC referred to as Service Contract Facilities | Richmond, CA | 73 | Closure | |
| Bed Bath & beyond | Irvine, CA | 69 | Closure | |
| Q2 Solutions | San Juan Capistrano, CA | 40 | Closure | |
| Bed Bath & Beyond | San Jose, CA | 36 | Closure | |
| Hospital Couriers LLC referred to as Service Contract Facilities | Sacramento, CA | 8 | Closure | |
| Hosptial Couriers LLC referred to as Service Contract Facilities | Fresno, CA | 5 | Closure | |
| Hooker Furniture | Redlands, CA | 4 | Closure | |
| Fallon | Churchill, NV | 36 | Layoff | |
| Rawhide Mine | Fallon, NV | 36 | Layoff | |
| Brooklyn Food & Arts, LLC (at The Norm Restaurant inside the Brooklyn Museum) | Brooklyn, NY | 14 | ||
| Med-Legal | San Dimas, CA | 113 | Closure | |
| Cookies Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 78 | Layoff | |
| Med-Legal | Hayward, CA | 6 | Closure | |
| Med-Legal | Orange, CA | 5 | Closure | |
| Med-Legal | Los Angeles, CA | 4 | Closure | |
| Med-Legal | San Diego, CA | 2 | Closure | |
| New York Air Brake | Watertown, NY | 109 |
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FAQ
How many layoffs were there in 2021?
In 2021, WARN Firehose tracked 2,181 WARN Act layoff notices affecting 209,756 workers across 49 states.
Which state had the most layoffs in 2021?
The state with the most WARN Act notices in 2021 was California with 740 notices.
Which industry had the most layoffs in 2021?
The Manufacturing industry had the most WARN Act layoff notices in 2021.
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