2023 Layoffs & Job Cuts
All WARN Act mass layoff and plant closure notices filed in 2023 across the United States. See today's latest layoffs or explore the full dataset.
4,651
Total Notices
425,997
Workers Affected
49
States Reporting
Yellow Corporations
Biggest Filing
Manufacturing
Top Industry
2023 Layoffs by Month
| Month | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| January | 514 | 52,891 |
| February | 324 | 29,296 |
| March | 362 | 34,048 |
| April | 412 | 41,332 |
| May | 381 | 29,340 |
| June | 408 | 29,586 |
| July | 396 | 52,401 |
| August | 417 | 40,302 |
| September | 334 | 24,131 |
| October | 424 | 33,266 |
| November | 325 | 30,816 |
| December | 354 | 28,588 |
2023 Layoffs by State
| State | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,998 | 111,534 |
| Texas | 234 | 24,156 |
| Florida | 201 | 10,823 |
| Minnesota | 126 | 6,168 |
| New Jersey | 126 | 16,081 |
| Illinois | 123 | 21,087 |
| Iowa | 103 | 3,768 |
| Wisconsin | 103 | 6,938 |
| Colorado | 95 | 6,449 |
| North Carolina | 92 | 8,901 |
| Nevada | 89 | 13,746 |
| Ohio | 82 | 10,220 |
| Maryland | 82 | 6,954 |
| Michigan | 80 | 17,120 |
| Arizona | 80 | 8,096 |
| Massachusetts | 78 | 6,347 |
| Washington | 73 | 21,446 |
| Georgia | 70 | 9,180 |
| Pennsylvania | 67 | 9,297 |
| Oregon | 65 | 4,092 |
| South Carolina | 60 | 5,214 |
| Virginia | 57 | 4,863 |
| Tennessee | 56 | 5,245 |
| Mississippi | 53 | 3,623 |
| Kentucky | 49 | 5,401 |
2023 Layoffs by Industry
| Industry | Notices |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1,199 |
| Information & Technology | 757 |
| Healthcare | 545 |
| Transportation | 400 |
| Retail | 392 |
| Finance & Insurance | 267 |
| Accommodation & Food | 215 |
| Professional Services | 212 |
| Government | 93 |
| Wholesale Trade | 78 |
| Education | 73 |
| Utilities | 61 |
| Real Estate | 48 |
| Construction | 46 |
| Agriculture | 42 |
Top Companies with 2023 Layoffs
| Company | Notices | Workers Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Meta | 87 | 3,336 |
| Yellow | 71 | 11,037 |
| David's Bridal | 42 | 11,474 |
| Qualcomm | 37 | 2,176 |
| Amazon | 35 | 3,615 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | 34 | 1,615 |
| 34 | 1,036 | |
| Wells Fargo | 33 | 1,124 |
| Intel | 28 | 2,052 |
| Microsoft | 27 | 3,443 |
| Marshfield Clinic Health System | 27 | 580 |
| Carbon Health | 25 | 404 |
| CVS Health | 24 | 3,886 |
| General Atomics Aeronautical Systems | 24 | 583 |
| Cygnus Home Service DBA Yelloh | 21 | 215 |
| First Savings Bank | 21 | 351 |
| Herbalife International of America | 21 | 611 |
| Sunrun | 20 | 563 |
| Cue Health | 20 | 655 |
| Jabil | 19 | 1,857 |
Latest 2023 WARN Act Notices
| Company | Location | Employees | Notice Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firstlocum Inc. DBA DirectShifts | New York, NY | 177 | ||
| Firstlocum Inc. DBA Directshifts | New York, NY | 119 | ||
| Firstlocum Inc. DBA Directshifts | Brooklyn, NY | 29 | ||
| Global Benefits Group | Miami, FL | 25 | ||
| Firstlocum Inc. DBA Directshifts | Brooklyn, NY | 15 | ||
| Firstlocum Inc. DBA Directshifts | Brooklyn, NY | 14 | ||
| US Motor Works | Fullerton, CA | 8 | Layoff | |
| NorthStar Orthodontics | Park Rapids, MN | 1 | Closure | |
| Crookston Inn | Crookston, MN | 1 | Closure | |
| Applebee's | Baxter, MN | 1 | Closure | |
| HMSHost | Chicago, IL | 127 | Closure | |
| Sleep Number | Salt Lake City, UT | 92 | ||
| HMSHost | Charlotte, NC | 91 | Closure | |
| eReplacement Parts | Salt Lake City, UT | 65 | ||
| Jerome W. Vittetoe Pork | Washington, IA | 65 | Closure | |
| Elevance Health | Mendota Heights, MN | 57 | ||
| St. Christopher's Inc. - Dobbs Ferry Residential Treatment Center | Dobbs Ferry, NY | 52 | ||
| Pennymac | Agoura Hills, CA | 51 | Layoff | |
| Blue Shield of California | Oakland, CA | 49 | Layoff | |
| Blue Shield of California | El Dorado Hills, CA | 31 | Layoff | |
| Scandia | Salt Lake City, UT | 20 | ||
| Blue Shield of California | Long Beach, CA | 19 | Layoff | |
| Blue Shield of California | El Dorado Hills, CA | 16 | Layoff | |
| Blue Shield of California | Los Angeles, CA | 13 | Layoff | |
| Blue Shield of California | Rancho Cordova, CA | 4 | Layoff | |
| Pennymac | Westlake Village, CA | 3 | Layoff | |
| Blue Shield of California | San Diego, CA | 3 | Layoff | |
| Pennymac | Roseville, CA | 2 | Layoff | |
| Blue Shield of California | Redding, CA | 1 | Layoff | |
| Ascent Classical Academies | Jefferson, CO | 313 |
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FAQ
How many layoffs were there in 2023?
In 2023, WARN Firehose tracked 4,651 WARN Act layoff notices affecting 425,997 workers across 49 states.
Which state had the most layoffs in 2023?
The state with the most WARN Act notices in 2023 was California with 1,998 notices.
Which industry had the most layoffs in 2023?
The Manufacturing industry had the most WARN Act layoff notices in 2023.
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