See where layoffs hit the US job market in 2026 with this tracker

As of four months into 2026, the tracker shows nearly 1,600 layoff announcements affecting more than 128,000 workers.

The WARN Act requires employers with 100 or more workers to provide 60 days' notice before mass layoffs or plant closures.

The tracker comes amid ongoing debate about the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on employment.