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Sky Chevrolet laid off 30 employees. The job cuts occurred on March 6, 2026. The affected facility is in Newhall, Iowa. A WARN notice confirmed the workforce reduction. Reasons for the layoffs were not immediately disclosed.
Newhall, Iowa
https://countryherald.com/news/iowa-layoffs-alert-sky-chevrolet-in-newhall-cuts-30-jobs-at-7300-28th-ave-facility/
https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/employment/2026/03/11/ohio-companies-layoffs-closures-feb-2026-warn-notice-1800-workers/89084064007/
A WARN was issued Jan 1 2026 for layoffs on March 16 2026 https://www.warntracker.com/?company=ukg
Probably be a sign for more layoffs in the coming week
Stratacache has laid off some employees from its operations. CEO Chris Riegel confirmed the workforce reduction. The company cited tariffs and global supply chain difficulties as reasons. The number of affected employees is below Ohio's WARN threshold. State officials have not received a WARN notice from Stratacache.
Dayton, Ohio
https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/stratacache-ceo-acknowledges-employee-layoffs/HZ7ONPOY3VEARPWN4T2SAS3J7A/
The biggest layoffs are coming in 2 months
Prepac Manufacturing is shutting down its Whitsett, N.C. facility. This closure will result in approximately 200 employee layoffs. The company filed a WARN notice for layoffs effective May 2. Prepac cited high domestic production costs and global competition. The plant was named a key U.S. hub just last year.
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/prepac-furniture-to-lay-off-200-workers-at-whitsett-location/83-92b05356-1802-42f4-b304-ab931e5c0739
A South Side rail operator is closing its facility near Rickenbacker International Airport. The company, Cincinnati-based Parsec, is an intermodal railroad transportation contractor. Parsec filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice. This closure will eliminate 115 jobs. The affected positions are in central Ohio.
https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/employment/2026/03/04/rail-operation-rickenbacker-close-115-layoffs-parsec/88965960007/
https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/2029461591302058183
Grok Summary:
The post signals renewed layoff activity at Citigroup based on user reports and traffic surges on TheLayoff.com, aligning with the bank's multi-year plan to cut 20,000 jobs by end-2026 through restructuring and cost efficiencies.
January 2026 saw 1,000 roles eliminated, with March targeting managing directors and senior staff in areas like KYC and AML, as confirmed by Reuters and Bloomberg reports, amid AI automation and offshoring to sites like Costa Rica.
Employee discussions highlight risks for transformation and consent order roles, including 141 New Jersey positions via WARN notices for May-June separations, reflecting broader banking sector pressures on non-core functions.
Key details on KYC-related layoffs in 2026 include:*
Onshore KYC impacts in Florida: Recent reports indicate layoffs in KYC teams (including KYC Cards) in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa. The work is reportedly being offshored to Costa Rica, with users noting struggles in handling cases post-transition due to cost-cutting priorities.
KYC Small Business in San Antonio: An entire department (around 35 people) was reportedly laid off following a department-wide meeting (noted around a 10 AM Central time slot with a C14-level executive).
Broader compliance/AML ties: Discussions mention AML (Anti-Money Laundering) impacts in locations like Tampa, often bundled with KYC under compliance/transformation efforts. Earlier threads queried whether KYC/AML teams (e.g., in Charlotte, NC) would be hit in March or June waves.
Related WARN filings: Citigroup filed WARN notices in New Jersey affecting 141 employees, with separations scheduled between May 21 and June 14, 2026 (statewide, including Jersey City). These are part of the ongoing restructuring but not explicitly tied to KYC in public filings - though compliance roles often fall under such cuts.
I see categories for 0-10. Seems to me, if only 1 or 2 people in a site were laid off, they'd fit in that 0-10 category and be listed? Wondering how or when WF files, or what the rules are. I was let go on 9/30/25 but don't see anything on WARN for my location.
Link: https://www.warntracker.com/?company=wells-fargo
Ohio's new mini-WARN Act became effective on September 29, 2025. This state law supplements existing federal WARN requirements for employers. It expands notice recipients to include both municipal and county officials. The act also mandates more detailed content in layoff notices. Employers face significant penalties for failing to comply with these new obligations.
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ohio-mini-warn-act-expands-requirements-5087166/
First Brands Group announced a plant closure. This closure will result in approximately 275 layoffs. The facility is located in Greenville. A bankruptcy filing caused the plant closure. Alleged fraud and money laundering led to the bankruptcy.
https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2026/03/02/greenville-fram-facility-closure-275-layoffs-warn.html
Wescom Financial is planning 72 permanent layoffs. These job cuts will be effective April 21, 2026. California WARN records confirm this information. The layoffs are spread across 18 company locations. Anaheim will see the largest single-site impact.
https://www.cutoday.info/Fresh-Today/Wescom-Financial-Slates-72-Layoffs-State-Records-Show
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-business/estee-lauder-to-lay-off-68-employees-at-aveda-facility
Seventy-two people are slated for cuts. A WARN has already been issued, with layoffs effective April 21. At least it gives those impacted some time to prepare. Wishing the best to everyone affected. The job market is not exactly easy right now.
Citibank (Citi) has filed WARN notices in New Jersey regarding layoffs affecting 141 employees in early 2026, with separations occurring between May 21 and June 14, 2026, as part of a broader restructuring and AI automation strategy. These cuts are part of a 10% global workforce reduction and follow previous workforce reductions.
Key Details for Citi 2026 NJ Layoffs:
Total Affected: 141 employees.
Locations: Primarily impacted in New Jersey, including positions in Jersey City.
Dates: Separations are scheduled for May 21, May 27, June 2, June 6, June 7, and June 14, 2026.
A law firm is investigating Champion Laboratories Inc. The investigation follows a mass layoff at its Albion facility. 642 employees were laid off by the company. The firm is reviewing potential violations of the federal WARN Act. Affected workers could receive back pay and benefits if violations are found.
https://www.wfiwradio.com/2026/02/27/class-action-law-firm-investigates-champion-laboratories-layoffs-for-possible-warn-act-violations/
Good luck
A WARN notice was filed by H&M Fashion USA. This notice outlines plans for 181 employee layoffs. The affected staff work at its downtown Chicago office. The company filed the notice on February 20, 2026. Job cuts will commence on May 7, 2026.
https://whatnow.com/news/trending/multinational-fast-fashion-retailer-to-lay-off-181-employees-in-chicago/
An Albertville, Alabama lumber facility will cease production. This closure affects over sixty employees. Southern Parallel Forest Products Corp. owns the site. Parallel Lumber Group holds ownership. A WARN notice confirmed the plans.
https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/alabama/2026/02/25/al-lumber-plant-announces-closure-and-layoffs/88839106007/
More than 2,000 Pennsylvania employees are losing their jobs. These job eliminations are occurring in early 2026. Employers filed notices with the state's Department of Labor & Industry. Amazon is the largest employer, cutting nearly 1,000 positions. Other companies like Saks Fifth Avenue and Giant Company also announced significant layoffs.
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/thousands-pa-workers-losing-jobs-see-top-layoff-numbers-here
Yes — **Verizon Communications has WARN Act filings listed for 2026 at its Basking Ridge, New Jersey location. Public state WARN tracking data shows two separate notices for that location in 2026 — one in February 2026 and another dated November 1, 2026 — both affecting around 1,319 employees. 
Here’s what that means:
• Yes, they filed a WARN Act notice in 2026 for Basking Ridge.
• These filings indicate planned workforce reductions that the company notified to the state.
• WARN notices give advance notice (typically 60 days) before large layoffs are carried out. 
So the answer is yes — Verizon has WARN Act filings in 2026 for that office. 
If you want more details on what a WARN filing entails for employees (notice period, benefits, etc.), I can explain that too.
C3.ai announced job reductions at its headquarters. A WARN document detailed 71 impacted employees. The layoffs impacted data science and engineering staff. The company seeks a turnaround amid financial challenges. Its revenue and stock value have both fallen.
https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/c3-ai-layoffs-21939617.php
https://straussborrelli.com/2026/02/17/lowes-mooresville-warn-act-investigation/
Lowe’s (Mooresville) WARN Act Investigation
https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/WARN/2026_WARN_Notice_Archive.pdf
Eight companies plan to lay off over 850 employees in South Carolina. These job cuts stem from January 2026 WARN Act filings. Milliken & Company will close its Cedar Hill Plant, affecting 126 workers. James Hardie Building Products will eliminate 78 jobs at its Summerville plant. eSupply Chain DLH accounts for 327 layoffs in Charleston.
https://mebaneenterprise.com/850-south-carolina-workers-face-layoffs-as-8-firms-announce-closures-full-list/
Six companies reported mass layoff plans in Illinois last month. These layoffs are expected to impact over 2,000 workers statewide. Amazon is closing ten Amazon Fresh stores, affecting 1,545 employees. Kroger also announced the closure of its Maywood delivery hub, laying off 72 workers. Alton Steel faces an investigation for potential WARN Act violations after laying off 253 employees.
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/state/2026/02/24/amazon-and-kroger-laying-off-illinois-employees/88661663007/
Walgreens is laying off hundreds of employees. These job cuts affect staff in Texas and Illinois. A WARN notice indicates 159 layoffs in Houston. An additional 469 positions are being eliminated in Illinois. These actions follow the company's acquisition by Sycamore Partners.
Houston, Texas
https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/walgreens-lay-hundreds-across-two-states
Recent state filings show the Sheraton in Salt Lake City has laid off 100 workers, matching trends in other states.
According to the Utah Department of Workforce Services, 100 employees at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City were terminated.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/100-workers-laid-off-sheraton-210057954.html
We're not done, folks.
Cigna Evernorth Services - Morris Plains
4/29/26
5/3/26
5/20/26
134 Roles
https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/WARN/2026_WARN_Notice_Archive.pdf
Catalent is cutting more roles at its gene therapy manufacturing facility in Harmans, Maryland. This round of layoffs will affect 93 employees and will be effective on March 19, according to a Maryland Work Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing.
The state's WARN report also notes the CDMO's dismissal of three other employees in nearby Baltimore.
https://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/catalent-cuts-staff-96-another-round-layoffs-maryland
A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed in California confirms the company’s plans to lay off 81 employees at its Northridge facility.
https://www.massdevice.com/medtronic-diabetes-lay-off-81-minimed/
FedEx is laying off 89 employees at a facility in Fort Worth. These job cuts will affect its Alliance area location. The company submitted a WARN notice to the Texas Work Force Commission on December 29. This action is part of a broader reorganization initiative to improve efficiency and profits. Affected employees have options including transfers, severance, or seeking other roles.
https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/keller-roanoke-northeast-fort-worth/business/2026/02/19/fedex-to-layoff-89-at-alliance-location-in-fort-worth/
Frito-Lay is closing its Rancho Cucamonga warehouse operations. This action will result in 248 employee layoffs. The company filed a WARN notice on February 10. Operations at the distribution hub will cease in June. PepsiCo plans to shift these operations to a new local distribution center.
https://ktla.com/news/inland-empire/frito-lay-closing-rancho-cucamonga/
GXO Logistics will close its Memphis distribution center. This action will result in 185 employee layoffs. A WARN letter confirmed the facility's closure. The shutdown is expected between April 3 and May 31. The company submitted the notice to Tennessee labor officials.
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/international-logistics-company-announces-closure-of-memphis-distribution-center/522-a41705df-97de-404c-9aca-6747897f82fb
Was the Oct-2025 RIF in compliance with the WARN Act? At least one law firm is investigating and below is the introductory paragraph from their notice. I've also recently heard more RIFs have take place this week and do not know the scale of the action. For any current and former Hitachi Vantara workers weigh your options.
"On October 31, 2025, Hitachi Vantara notified the California Employment Development Department of its decision to conduct a mass layoff at its facility in Santa Clara, California. The federal law, known as the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, requires covered employers to provide 60 days’ prior written notice to employees, their representatives, and certain government parties in the event of a mass layoff or plant closing. We are investigating whether Hitachi Vantara failed to provide at least 60 days’ notice before laying off 129 employees and, therefore, violated the WARN Act."
Source: https://straussborrelli.com/2025/11/05/hitachi-vantara-warn-act-investigation/
Tiffin Motorhomes Incorporated filed a WARN notice in Alabama in February 2026, resulting in 139 layoffs.
https://www.warntracker.com/company/tiffin-motorhomes-incorporated?ref=warntracker.com&utm_source=warntracker.com&utm_medium=referral
78 laid off Statewide in New Jersey, with an effective dates of 4/21/26 to 9/2/26
https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/WARN/2026_WARN_Notice_Archive.pdf
They exceeded the 50 employee layoff in NJ and failed to file the appropriate paperwork with the state.
As a result, they’ve advised employees who were scheduled to be laid off in 2 weeks, that they will be on payroll for another 3 months.
The best part is, the additional 3 months still does not satisfy the law. So why don’t they file with the state?
The company must now pay 1 week for every year of service in addition to 4 additional weeks pay.
“No, simply keeping employees on payroll for an additional 3 months (or any period) does not satisfy or cure a failure to file/provide the required NJ WARN notice.
Under New Jersey’s amended Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (NJ WARN) Act (effective since April 10, 2023, with key changes from 2020 legislation), employers must provide 90 days’ advance written notice of a covered mass layoff, termination of operations, or transfer of operations. This notice must go to affected employees, their collective bargaining representatives (if any), the chief elected official of the municipality, and the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (via specific forms and methods).
The law does not allow “pay in lieu of notice” as a substitute for providing the actual advance notice. Unlike some interpretations of federal WARN (which imposes back pay liability for the violation period but doesn’t explicitly prohibit pay-in-lieu alternatives in practice), NJ WARN is stricter in structure:
• The primary requirement is advance written notice (90 days) to allow employees time to prepare, seek new work, or access retraining.
• If an employer fails to provide the full 90 days’ notice (or any required notice), the penalty is not avoided by paying extra wages or keeping people on payroll longer. Instead, each affected employee is entitled to:
◦ Mandatory severance (one week of pay per full year of service, calculated at the higher of their average rate over the last three years or final regular rate) — this applies regardless of whether notice was given.
◦ An additional four weeks of severance pay as a specific penalty for the notice failure (this extra four weeks is not prorated for partial notice; it’s all-or-nothing if the full 90 days isn’t provided).
Keeping employees on payroll longer might reduce some practical harm (e.g., they continue earning wages and benefits), but it does not fulfill the statutory notice obligation or eliminate the employer’s liability for the additional four-week severance penalty. The law emphasizes actual advance notification, not just compensation.
Federal WARN (which NJ WARN builds on but exceeds) similarly requires 60 days’ notice with no explicit provision for pay-in-lieu as a complete substitute, and violations trigger back pay liability up to 60 days.
If a company is in this situation, the best course is usually to:
• Provide as much notice as possible immediately (even if short).
• Pay the mandatory severance plus the four-week penalty if notice was deficient.
• Consult employment counsel, as employees cannot waive these rights without state or court approval, and claims can be pursued individually or collectively.
For the official statute text and filing details, see the NJ Department of Labor site (nj.gov/labor) or the 2023 amendments PDF. This is not legal advice—specific cases depend on facts like employer size (100+ employees nationwide), number affected (50+ in NJ), and exact triggers.”
LA Semiconductor may permanently terminate up to 350 jobs. This could occur by April 10, 2026, if a facility sale fails. The company issued a WARN notice to the Idaho Department of Labor. A law firm is investigating potential violations of the WARN Act. The Pocatello facility's sale is overseen by a court-appointed receiver.
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/02/possibility-of-350-permanent-layoffs-looming-at-la-semiconductor-in-pocatello/
AE Regional Distribution Co., which distributes products for American Eagle Outfitters, plans to shut down its Massachusetts distribution center in Devens. The closure will result in 103 job losses, according to a Massachusetts Workers Adjustment Retraining Notice submitted to the state on Feb. 11.
The company, previously known as Quiet Logistics, was purchased by American Eagle in 2021 for approximately $360 million. The acquisition was intended to speed up deliveries to retail stores, according to Yahoo Finance. Earlier this year, American Eagle announced it would reduce its accelerated delivery initiative and close its distribution centers.
A company spokesperson said the move is designed to allow AEO to concentrate on growth and its core portfolio of lifestyle brands.
The spokesperson added that Quiet has appreciated its customer partnerships and, when possible, is helping clients transition to alternative providers. The company also acknowledged its employees’ contributions and said it intends to provide support during the transition.
/Massachusetts
@Massachusetts
https://www.masslive.com/business/2026/02/mass-distributor-for-popular-clothing-brand-to-close-lay-off-103-people.html