#warn

Wells Fargo WARN notice says it’s coming soon. :(

The newest notification added 20 more employees to the list of layoffs, bringing the total count to 301 after an initial paring of 49 in February, according to Iowa's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification site.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/07/23/wells-fargo-layoffs-west-des-moines-iowa-jobs-workforce/91022267007/

Three companies have announced upcoming layoffs impacting 169 employees across New Jersey. Prudential Insurance Company of America will lay off 89 workers in Newark, while BASF Corporation will eliminate 62 positions in Florham Park. Petvet Care Centers will also cut 18 jobs in Egg Harbor Township. These reductions are in line with the WARN Act, requiring advance notification. The companies cited business adjustments and restructuring as reasons for the workforce changes.

Newark, Florham Park, Egg Harbor Township

https://www.nj.com/news/2026/07/169-nj-workers-to-lose-jobs-in-latest-wave-of-layoffs.html

Federal law classifies Amazon's Florida warehouse closures as permanent, despite the company's claims of temporary renovations. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act mandates 60 days' notice for layoffs lasting over six months, a definition that applies to Amazon's two-year facility conversion plans. This legal discrepancy impacts over 1,100 workers across two Florida locations. Miami-Dade County is pursuing legal action against Amazon for violating land use agreements tied to job creation at one of the affected sites. The company's shift to a robotics-first design necessitates these extensive rebuilds, leading to significant workforce displacement.

Miami, Florida

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/321051/20260720/amazon-labels-florida-warehouse-closures-temporary-federal-law-says-permanent.htm

Samsung Electronics has implemented job reductions across its U.S. consumer electronics divisions, primarily impacting employees in New Jersey and Texas. The company is relocating its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Texas, a move that has affected over 700 roles in the former state. While many affected employees have been offered relocation, some have been laid off. Approximately 100 workers in the Texas office, including those in the mobile division, have also been let go. These cuts occur as the company's chip division thrives while its consumer electronics units face challenges from rising chip costs and competition.

Plano, Texas

https://www.reuters.com/business/samsung-electronics-america-reduce-workforce-by-739-new-jersey-us-warn-notice-2026-07-18/

The number of layoffs at Community Healthlink has increased to 231 positions as the organization undergoes closure. A recent WARN filing indicates 104 additional jobs will be eliminated by September 16th. These cuts affect various programs including behavioral health, children's services, and housing support across multiple communities. UMass Memorial Health is working to transition these programs to new providers. Despite the layoffs, many services are expected to continue operating.

Worcester, Massachusetts

https://theworcesterguardian.org/f/community-healthlink-layoffs-climb-to-231-as-worcesters-behavioral-health-transition-deepens/

A significant number of companies, particularly those backed by asset management firms, have initiated substantial layoffs across the nation. These job cuts, affecting nearly 13,000 workers from January to May 15, 2026, are often a consequence of acquisitions, market consolidation, or efforts to increase efficiency. Many of these actions are driven by private equity firms seeking short-term profits, which can sometimes lead to increased financial risk for the acquired companies. The federal WARN Act mandates notification for larger layoffs, but state-level regulations also play a role in worker protections. This trend highlights a broader pattern of restructuring within industries influenced by investment firms.

California, New Jersey, Maine, Michigan

https://pestakeholder.org/news/private-equity-layoffs-2026/

while on the clock at Nike, rather than concentrating on their employee responsibilities? This would be for all the Influencers at Nike posting all day at work including Only Fans posters.
Could Nike change the layoff to a firing when they find out the number of hours at work these people spend posting?

A law firm is investigating West Suburban Medical Center for potential violations of the WARN Act. The hospital recently announced a mass layoff affecting 589 employees. This federal law requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before significant workforce reductions. Employees may be entitled to severance pay if proper notice was not given. The investigation aims to determine if the hospital complied with these notification requirements.

Oak Park, Illinois

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/20/west-suburban-medical-center-warn-act-investigation-2/

A law firm is investigating Hope Baking Company for potential violations of the WARN Act. The company reportedly ceased operations on July 25, 2026. This action may have affected approximately 250 employees. The WARN Act requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before mass layoffs. Employees who did not receive adequate notice may be entitled to severance pay and benefits.

Hope, Arkansas

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/20/hope-baking-company-warn-act-investigation/

I was recently laid off and started digging into the WARN data. Something doesn't add up.

The national WARN boards show these layoffs concentrated in Iowa, yet I know for a fact there were layoffs this year in Chandler, Irving, and Charlotte—not even counting non-core sites.

Is the company required to report WARN notices accurately by location? If so, why does it look like the layoffs are being funneled into one market? That raises some serious questions about transparency and accountability.

PepsiCo cuts 184 Tulsa warehouse jobs
PepsiCo Beverages will discontinue warehouse operations at its facility at 510 W. Skelly Drive, Tulsa, on Nov. 15, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)

How many other locations?

Samsung Electronics America and Samsung SDS America filed WARN notices confirming nearly 1,000 layoffs in New Jersey as the company relocates its US headquarters to Plano, Texas. The cuts land less than a year after Samsung opened a brand new Englewood Cliffs campus.

https://startupfortune.com/samsung-confirms-nearly-1000-layoffs-in-englewood-cliffs-as-it-moves-to-texas/

This was mentioned obliquely in other posts, but I wanted to get it into the title of this post. The NJ WARN Act requires that certain employers (including Verizon) provide 90 days' notice of layoffs if the company is laying off 50 people or more. If Vz Wireless is laying off 50 or more in NJ, and you are a New Jersey employee laid off on June 16 and were told your last day is in August, they are in violation of the law and they have to give you until September 14 which is 90 days from June 16th.

This was mentioned obliquely in other posts, but I wanted to get it into the title of this post. The NJ WARN Act requires that certain employers (including Verizon) provide 90 days' notice of layoffs. If you are a New Jersey employee laid off on June 16 and were told your last day is in August, they are in violation of the law and they have to give you until September 14 which is 90 days from June 16th.

R3 - 9/18/26 = 35

R2 - 8/7/26 = 156

R1 - May = 121

Source - WARN NJ

Nebraska has enacted a new state law requiring employers with over 100 employees to provide 90 days' advance notice for mass layoffs or business closings. This legislation, known as the mini-WARN Act, defines specific criteria for what constitutes a mass layoff or business closing. The notice must include details about the affected site, contact information, the nature and schedule of the employment loss, and affected job titles. Employers can deliver notices via mail, email, or by posting them conspicuously, and remote employees are generally included in calculations. Exceptions exist for natural disasters or unforeseeable business circumstances, and the law takes effect July 18, 2026.

https://www.shrm.org/mena/topics-tools/employment-law-compliance/nebraska-enacts-state-warn-law

https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/WARN/2026_WARN_Notice_Archive.pdf

Round 3 - June 9/18/26 = 35

Round 2 - June 8/7/26 = 156

Round 1 - May 8/7/26 = 121

A law firm is investigating ZeniMax Online Studios for a potential violation of the WARN Act. The company recently notified the state of a mass layoff. This federal law requires employers to provide 60 days' advance notice for significant workforce reductions. The investigation will determine if ZeniMax provided adequate notice to its 213 affected employees. Employees may be entitled to severance pay if the notice period was insufficient.

Cockeysville, Maryland

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/14/zenimax-online-studios-warn-act-investigation/

A law firm is investigating Amazon for a potential violation of the WARN Act concerning a recent mass layoff. The investigation focuses on whether Amazon provided the required 60 days' notice to 494 employees affected by the layoff. If notice was insufficient, affected employees may be entitled to back pay and benefits. The firm is seeking to speak with impacted individuals to discuss their rights. This action highlights the legal obligations employers have during significant workforce reductions.

Port St. Lucie, Florida

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/15/amazon-pbi3-warn-act-investigation/

Isn't it required by law?

Nine Ohio companies filed WARN notices in June, signaling significant workforce reductions. These notices indicate that over 900 workers across the state will be affected by layoffs or closures. Among the impacted businesses is Schwebel Baking Company, a family-owned bakery, which is closing its doors. The bakery's closure alone will result in the loss of 480 jobs in Hebron and Youngstown. Other companies, including Republic National Distributing Company and Senior Resource Connection, also reported substantial worker impacts.

Hebron, Youngstown, Cincinnati, Mason, Dayton, Groveport, Valley City

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/07/15/ohio-layoffs-closure-warn-notices-900-jobs/90922772007/

A law firm is investigating Carlex Glass America for a potential violation of the WARN Act. The company recently conducted a mass layoff of 325 employees in Vonore, Tennessee. This federal law requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before such actions. The investigation will determine if Carlex provided adequate notice to affected workers. Employees may be entitled to severance pay and benefits if the notice period was insufficient.

Vonore, Tennessee

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/13/carlex-glass-america-warn-act-investigation/

Carlex will permanently lay off 325 employees in Tennessee. The company filed a WARN notice with the state labor department. These layoffs are scheduled to begin on September 7, 2026. Employees affected are part of a collective bargaining agreement and have no bumping rights. The rapid response team will assist those impacted by the job reductions.

Vonore, Tennessee

https://fox17.com/news/local/over-300-employees-to-be-impacted-by-permanent-layoffs-at-carlex

Conduent layoffs July and August 5 states

Frito Lay is closing its Raleigh distribution warehouse on September 6th. This closure will result in the layoff of approximately 68 warehouse employees. The company has issued WARN notices to all affected staff. Frito Lay plans to offer information on other job opportunities. Some employees may be relocated to nearby facilities.

Raleigh, North Carolina

https://abc11.com/post/frito-lay-close-raleigh-warehouse-off-70-workers/19502599/

Several companies based in Parsippany have filed WARN notices in 2026, impacting a total of 243 employees. These filings indicate potential layoffs across various sectors. Specific companies include Reckitt Benckiser, RB Health, Mead Johnson, Fulton Bank, and Embassy Suites by Hilton. The notices were posted between March and May, with effective dates for the workforce changes ranging from March through October. The exact reasons for these layoffs and the fate of the affected positions were not disclosed in the filings.

Parsippany, New Jersey

https://parsippanyfocus.com/multiple-parsippany-companies-file-warn-notices-in-2026/

A major wine and spirits distributor is considering selling its Alaska operations. This potential sale has triggered a conditional layoff notice for approximately 160 employees in Juneau. The notice is a requirement under the WARN Act, providing advance warning of possible job losses. While the transaction is not finalized, it could lead to employment changes for affected staff. Many workers may be offered positions with the acquiring company.

Juneau, Alaska

https://thealaskastory.com/wine-distributor-explores-sale-of-alaska-operations-requiring-a-potential-layoff-notice-filed-for-160-juneau-workers/

A law firm is investigating Microsoft for potential violations of the WARN Act following a recent mass layoff. The company reportedly laid off 605 employees at its Redmond, Washington facility. The WARN Act requires employers to provide 60 days' advance notice of mass layoffs. The investigation will determine if Microsoft provided adequate notice to affected employees. Employees who did not receive proper notice may be entitled to severance pay and benefits.

Redmond, Washington

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/06/microsoft-warn-act-investigation-2/

A law firm is investigating Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation for a potential violation of the WARN Act. The company recently laid off 322 employees at its East Hanover, New Jersey facility. The WARN Act requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before mass layoffs. Employees may be entitled to severance pay if proper notice was not given. The firm is seeking to speak with affected employees.

East Hanover, New Jersey

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/06/novartis-warn-act-investigation-2/

A law firm is investigating Nature's Bakery for a potential violation of the WARN Act. The company recently announced a mass layoff affecting 345 employees at its Hazelwood, Missouri facility. This federal law requires employers to provide 60 days' advance written notice before such events. The investigation will determine if Nature's Bakery provided adequate notice to its affected workers. Employees who did not receive proper notice may be entitled to severance pay and benefits.

Hazelwood, Missouri

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/07/natures-bakery-warn-act-investigation/

A law firm is investigating NEG US Glass Fiber for potential violations of the WARN Act. The company recently conducted a mass layoff affecting 282 employees. This investigation will determine if the required 60-day notice was provided. Employees may be entitled to severance pay and benefits if the notice was insufficient. The firm is seeking to speak with affected workers.

Shelby, North Carolina

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/07/08/neg-us-glass-fiber-warn-act-investigation/

Charter Communications will close its regional office in Town and Country, Missouri. This closure will result in 107 employees losing their jobs. The affected positions include network engineers and upper management. The company is issuing a WARN notice to comply with legal requirements. Employees will not have bumping rights to retain their positions.

Town and Country, Mo.

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/charter-to-close-town-and-country-office-107-layoffs-planned/

https://warnact.io/company-verizon

Baker Hughes is closing a Houston facility and laying off 174 employees. The company filed a WARN notice with the Texas Workforce Commission. The exact reason for the closure was not disclosed. A company spokesperson stated that decisions are made to best serve customers and achieve growth objectives. These decisions are difficult and made with sensitivity to employees and communities.

Houston, Texas

https://www.khou.com/article/money/business/houston-business-journal/baker-hughes-closing-facility-layoffs/285-1f28062d-0fc5-49da-998c-c1fe1d9eb1cc

Trying to figure out which Wednesday of the month will be the day. I know my time is coming close.

We had our warn meeting in March and were told close to 6-8 months but that was followed by “the c in citi…”

India is already doing our job, we are just sitting and waiting now.

Salesforce has implemented job cuts affecting its AI agent and cloud software teams. A California WARN notice details 86 eliminated positions across various departments. Employees in Washington state and internationally were also impacted by these reductions. The company's severance packages are based on employee level, tenure, and age. These layoffs occur as Salesforce navigates concerns about AI's potential impact on its software offerings.

https://qz.com/salesforce-layoffs-agentforce-mulesoft-marketing-cloud-061026

Amazon recently cut 57 jobs in Washington state. Affected roles included software engineers, product managers, and creative marketing staff. Employees received notification in May and early June. The company filed a WARN notice due to organizational changes impacting over 50 employees. These cuts are part of broader tech industry belt-tightening and follow previous Amazon layoffs.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/filing-shows-amazon-cut-57-tech-jobs-in-washington-state-in-recent-weeks/

U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June. The national unemployment rate decreased to 4.2%. This rate is below Arizona's most recent reported rate. Arizona experienced over 1,100 layoffs during June. Federal data provided these employment figures.

Arizona

https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/economy/2026/07/07/arizona-layoffs-us-jobs-report-june-slowdown/90822847007/

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. announced 322 job cuts at its East Hanover facility. This is part of over 500 total layoffs across three New Jersey employers this week. Notions Marketing is cutting 179 jobs in Gloucester County due to a warehouse fire. Winfit LLC is laying off five employees in Mercer County following a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. The total statewide impact from these WARN notices is 506 employees.

East Hanover, New Jersey

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/07/major-nj-pharma-layoffs-among-506-job-cuts-announced-by-3-employers.html