U.S. Layoffs in October 2025

In October 2025, employers filed 191 layoff notices across 9 states in the USA. 141 employers announced 15,697 affected workers, down 4% from September 2025.

Month over month

October 2025 ran steady compared with September 2025.

Filings

191

-4% vs 200 in September

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Affected workers

15,697

+19% vs 13,197 in September

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States

with filings this month

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Employers

141

announced layoffs

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Filings per month

Trailing 12 months ending October 2025

Top employers

Ranked by jobs affected

1.Pride Transportation Services Inc.1,717
2 notices
2.Southwest Key Programs, Inc.758
12 notices
3.Fred Meyer756
4 notices
4.University of Southern California600

U.S. Layoffs in October 2025

Month over month

Filings per month

Top employers

Affected workers per month

Top sectors

Top states