Layoffs are rising. You deserve clear answers.

Layoff Watch US tracks layoffs across every industry in the United States and turns them into what workers actually need: who is cutting jobs, what your state requires, and exactly what to do next if it happens to you.

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Our mission

Most layoff trackers are built for investors or the tech industry. This one is built for the worker: nurses, warehouse staff, engineers, journalists, farmworkers and everyone in between.

📊 See what's happening

A sourced tracker of notable U.S. layoffs and WARN notices, searchable by company, state and industry.

📜 Know your rights

Plain-English guides to the federal WARN Act and your state's rules on final pay, vacation payout, unemployment and health coverage.

✅ Act fast

A step-by-step checklist covering unemployment, severance, COBRA vs. ACA, retirement accounts and your next job.

Recent layoffs

The latest entries from our tracker. Last updated Oct 27, 2026. Every entry links to its source.

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Check WARN notices by state

A WARN notice is often the first official warning that layoffs are coming to a specific workplace.

What is the WARN Act?

The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act generally requires employers with 100 or more employees to give 60 calendar days' written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff. That usually means 50 or more workers losing jobs at one site (mass layoffs of 50–499 must also be at least 33% of the site's workforce; 500+ always counts).

If notice wasn't given

Employers that skip required notice can owe affected workers back pay and benefits for up to 60 days. Exceptions exist (for example, unforeseeable business circumstances or natural disasters). Notice goes to workers or their union, the state dislocated-worker unit, and local government.

DOL: WARN Act overview

State "mini-WARN" laws

About 20 states add their own rules: lower size thresholds, longer notice (New York and New Jersey require 90 days), or required severance (New Jersey and Maine). See your state's details on the state guide.

Official WARN notice pages for all 50 states + DC

Some states (e.g., Arkansas, New Hampshire, Wyoming) do not publish a public WARN list; those links go to the state's rapid response office.

Just got laid off? Do this next

Take a breath. Then work through these in order; the first few have deadlines.

  1. File for unemployment right away. Apply in the state where you worked, ideally the first week. Benefits usually start from the date you file, not the date you lost your job. Find your state's office with the CareerOneStop unemployment finder or the state guide.
  2. Don't rush to sign the severance agreement. Ask for it in writing and read the release of claims. Workers 40 and older usually get at least 21 days to consider it (45 days in a group layoff) and 7 days to revoke after signing under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act. It's normal to ask for more: extra weeks of pay, a later end date, paid COBRA premiums, accelerated vesting, a neutral reference, or keeping your laptop. If a lot of money is involved, a one-hour consult with an employment attorney is often worth it.
  3. Get your final paycheck and PTO. Deadlines are set by state law. Some states require payment on your last day, and several require unused vacation to be paid out. See your state's rules and the DOL final paycheck page.
  4. Decide on health coverage: COBRA vs. the ACA marketplace. Losing job-based coverage triggers a 60-day Special Enrollment Period on HealthCare.gov (or your state's exchange). COBRA lets you keep the same plan, usually for up to 18 months, but you can pay up to 102% of the full premium. Marketplace plans are often far cheaper with income-based subsidies, especially if your income for the year drops. You generally have 60 days to elect COBRA, and coverage is retroactive.
  5. Protect your 401(k). Don't cash it out: you'll typically owe income tax plus a 10% penalty if you're under 59½. Don't let a 401(k) loan surprise you either; unpaid balances can become taxable. Leave it in the plan or do a direct rollover to an IRA or your next employer's plan.
  6. Collect your paperwork. Termination letter, final pay stub, benefits summary, equity/vesting statements, and copies of performance reviews. Save personal contacts (only your own data; follow company policy).
  7. Line up references and update your profiles. Ask managers and peers now while relationships are fresh. Update your resume and LinkedIn.
  8. Use free job-search help. Your local American Job Center offers free career counseling and training funds. Job boards: CareerOneStop Job Finder, USAJOBS (federal), LinkedIn, Indeed.
  9. Know where to get official help. U.S. Department of Labor · HealthCare.gov · CareerOneStop.

Latest layoff news

Curated reporting from the past few weeks.

How this site is different

Great trackers exist, like Layoffs.fyi (focused on tech companies) and WARNTracker (WARN filings data). Layoff Watch US combines layoff tracking across all industries with worker-first guidance: your state's rights, benefits and next steps, all in one place, free and without ads or sign-ups.

Have a correction or a layoff we missed? Check the source link on each entry; we only list layoffs with a public source.