McDonald's Layoffs & WARN Notices — 495 Workers Affected
All WARN Act mass layoff and plant closure notices filed by McDonald's.
Data updated
8
Total Notices
495
Workers Affected
5
States
2013
First Filing
2026
Latest Filing
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McDonald's WARN Act Filings
| Company | Location | Employees | Notice Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Bakersfield, CA | 2 | ||
| McDonald's | St. Paul, MN | 40 | ||
| McDonald's | Bakersfield, CA | 11 | Layoff | |
| McDonald's | Columbus, OH | 70 | ||
| McDonald's USA | Raleigh, NC | 51 | Closure | |
| Mcdonald's | Oak Brook, IL | 198 | Closure | |
| Mcdonalds (Delta Terminal #5) | Los Angeles, CA | 68 | ||
| Mcdonalds | Los Angeles, CA | 55 |
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McDonald's Layoff FAQ
Is McDonald's laying off in 2026?
Yes. McDonald's has filed 1 WARN Act notice in 2026 affecting 2 workers. See the filings table above for locations and dates.
How many layoffs has McDonald's had?
McDonald's has filed 8 WARN Act notices affecting a total of 495 workers across 5 states.
When was McDonald's's most recent layoff?
McDonald's's most recent WARN Act filing was on 2026-06-30.
What states has McDonald's laid off workers in?
McDonald's has filed WARN Act notices in: California, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio.
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 McDonald's layoffs?
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SEC Filings & Hiring Signals
Cross-dataset signals for McDonald's: SEC 8-K event filings and H-1B labor condition applications often move before and after WARN notices.
8-K — 8-K
Filed 2026-08-04
8-K — 8-K
Filed 2026-08-04
8-K — 8-K
Filed 2026-05-22
8-K — 8-K
Filed 2026-05-07
8-K/A — FORM 8-K/A
Filed 2026-04-02
159 H-1B LCA petitions filed (FY2010–FY2026) — check H-1B layoff risk →
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