U.S. Layoffs in January 2026

In January 2026, employers filed 156 layoff notices across 9 states in the USA. 133 employers announced 16,535 affected workers, down 27% from December 2025.

Month over month

January 2026 ran low compared with December 2025.

Filings

156

-27% vs 215 in December

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Affected workers

16,535

-11% vs 18,505 in December

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States

with filings this month

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Employers

133

announced layoffs

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Filings per month

Trailing 12 months ending January 2026

Top employers

Ranked by jobs affected

1.Amazon2,968
9 notices
2.Tyson Foods, Inc. (Amarillo B-Shift Operations1,761
1 notice
3.FedEx Supply Chain Logistics & Electrronics, Inc.856
1 notice
4.Ojai Valley Inn

U.S. Layoffs in January 2026

Month over month

Filings per month

Top employers

Affected workers per month

Top sectors

Top states