Layoffs and the US job market, tracked from official data

Company layoffs from state WARN notices, the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers, and plain-English guides for workers who have lost a job or are worried about losing one.

Monthly change in nonfarm payrolls
+29,000
Sep 2026 (preliminary) · Aug 2026: +133,000
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026 · +0.1 pts vs Aug 2026
Job openings (vacancies)
7.08 million
Aug 2026 (preliminary) · -256,000 vs Jul 2026
Layoffs and discharges in the US, by month
1.64 million
Aug 2026 (preliminary) · -61,000 vs Jul 2026
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What is GoLayoffs.com?

GoLayoffs.com covers layoffs and the US job market for workers: company layoff trackers, official labor market data, and plain-English guides on severance, health insurance and your rights after losing a job.

How many layoffs have there been in 2026?

Our US layoffs statistics page adds up the official BLS monthly estimates of layoffs and discharges for the year so far and compares them with last year. It updates automatically after each release.

When is the next US jobs report?

The date and time of the next Employment Situation release are shown above and on our US jobs report page, taken from the official BLS schedule.

What should I do first if I was laid off?

Check when your health coverage ends and your COBRA deadlines, read any severance agreement before signing, and file for unemployment benefits in your state. The steps above link to a guide for each one.

Layoff news, US labor market data and plain-English guides for workers who have lost a job or are worried about losing one.