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Largest US Layoff Filings

Biggest individual layoff events by worker count in the last 90 days.

Source: WARN filings, SEC 8-K, press releasesUpdated Apr 15, 2026, 1:16 PM ET

Key takeaway: Tyson Foods, Inc tops the list with 1,761 workers affected.

What this chart shows

The single largest layoff events in the last 90 days, ranked by worker count. Each row is one filing — not a company total. A company with three separate 500-worker filings shows up three times, not once.

Why individual filings matter

Aggregates can hide the shape of the story. One 15,000-person filing tells a different story than 150 filings of 100 people each, even though the total is the same. This chart surfaces the mega-events that drive headlines and sector totals.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the same company appear multiple times?

Because each row is one filing. Large restructurings are often broken into multiple WARN notices by site or phase. We keep them separate because the dates, locations, and sometimes reasons differ.