U.S. Layoffs in April 2026

In April 2026, employers filed 275 layoff notices across 11 states in the USA. 133 employers announced 26,590 affected workers, up 20% from March 2026.

Month over month

April 2026 ran high compared with March 2026.

Filings

275

+20% vs 229 in March

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Affected workers

26,590

+90% vs 13,989 in March

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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 April 2026

Top employers

Ranked by jobs affected

1.Amazon8,600
55 notices
2.First Brands Group, LLC1,052
6 notices
3.Amazon Fresh983
1 notice
4.Citibank, N.A.820

U.S. Layoffs in April 2026

Month over month

Filings per month

Top employers

Affected workers per month

Top sectors

Top states