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Clynk, a bottle and can redemption service, has announced significant layoffs. The company filed a WARN notice with the state. This notice indicates that 54 employees will lose their jobs. The affected facility is located in Biddeford. This action impacts a substantial portion of the workforce at that site.

Biddeford, Maine

https://www.pressherald.com/2026/09/10/clynk-files-layoff-notice-for-54-workers-at-biddeford-facility/

A Marc's store in Parma will close permanently in November. This closure will result in 55 employees being laid off. The company filed a WARN Act notice with the state. The layoffs are expected to begin around November 10th. The notice did not state the reason for the closure.

Parma, Ohio

https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/marcs-parma-distribution-center-closing-55-layoffs-corporate-drive/95-c8b81afe-def7-4fd2-ad24-3cedadc3b3a0

Neiman Enterprises has issued a WARN notice for its Montrose Forest Products facility. Approximately 90 employees will face permanent layoffs. The company has been unable to secure a buyer for the mill. Operations cannot be guaranteed beyond the next 60 days. This decision follows extensive efforts to find a viable solution.

Montrose, Colorado

https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/woodworking-industry-news/montrose-forest-products-files-warn-notice-90-workers-face-permanent

The Illinois Department of Labor has initiated an investigation into Essendant following a complaint concerning the state's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. This inquiry will examine whether proper notice was given to employees and if compensation was adequate. The investigation is separate from a federal lawsuit also filed against the company. Essendant is undergoing significant layoffs and facility closures. The department has not yet determined if Essendant violated any laws.

Chicago, Illinois

https://distributionstrategy.com/2026/09/illinois-opens-an-investigation-into-essendant-layoffs/

Note: Used AI to clean up and organize the wording of this post. The information and content are based on what we’re hearing from our contacts. AI did not generate the information.

The dates being discussed are not completely baseless or intended to add fuel to the ongoing rumors. They are based on information we are hearing from reliable sources.

The dates being mentioned are Sep 14 for the US and Sep 14 or 16 for IDC. One reason being discussed is that last time there were legal considerations around the Sep 2 timing and stock vesting, so there may be an effort to avoid similar issues this time.

Again, none of this is officially confirmed. This is simply what we are hearing.

If multiple people on Blind and here are independently talking about Sep 14, there could be some truth to it. Something similar happened last year when there were a lot of rumors about Sep 2, and the layoffs did happen on Sep 2.

Potential impact:
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Based on what we are hearing, the impact could be mostly GVPs, middle management (M2/M3), and some ICs. But this is also not confirmed

###What you can do between now and Sep 13 midnight.
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1). Back up your personal materials
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Do not take Oracle proprietary or confidential materials. But download your personal documents such as paychecks, benefits information, contact details, performance records that you are entitled to keep, etc

2). Get your personal laptop ready
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Have your personal laptop set up with everything you may need for a job search. If something happens unexpectedly, you don’t want to be trying to transfer everything from your work laptop at the same time

3).Understand your health insurance options
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If you’re concerned about coverage, call Covered California this week and understand your options (Blueshield Silver instead of Cobra etc) before you need them. Don’t wait until the last minute. Also understand how WARN and COBRA work so you can make an informed decision based on your situation.

4). Review your life insurance
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If you currently have employer-provided life insurance, understand what happens to that coverage after termination and consider whether you need a personal term life insurance policy to protect your family. You can buy 20 year term insurance plan this week

5). Be prepared for the process
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If a layoff happens, you may receive a meeting invitation such as a ‘business update’ with your manager Sunday night or Monday morning (or just an early morning email). They will explain the next steps, including severance, benefits and returning company equipment. Follow the official instructions you receive.

6). Don’t panic
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If it happens to you, take a breath. Understand your severance and benefits, and apply for unemployment through EDD if you’re eligible. Give yourself some time to process everything.

7). Start preparing now
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Update your resume and LinkedIn profile. Start applying for jobs and consider using the time to upskill, especially in AI. You can spend part of the day applying and part of the day learning. It may take some time, but don’t give up.

Layoffs are happening across the industry, but the uncertainty and repeated restructuring can be very stressful. If something does happen, remember that it is not the end of your career. Take care of yourself, stay positive and focus on the next opportunity.

Hopefully none of this happens 🤞 But being prepared is better than being caught off guard.

This is pretty serious. When a law firm is already investigating PayPal over potential WARN Act violations, it tells you the layoffs are getting real and messy. Definitely worth paying attention to.

https://straussborrelli.com/2026/09/08/paypal-warn-act-investigation/

Stockton Truss LLC has announced significant job reductions. The company filed a WARN notice detailing the layoffs. Sixty-five employees will be permanently terminated by mid-October. This action impacts workers at their Stockton facility. The company manufactures trusses for various construction projects.

Stockton, California

https://www.recordnet.com/story/business/employment/2026/09/03/stockton-truss-llc-layoffs-65-employees-losing-jobs-by-mid-october/91514130007/

D&H Distributing Company is relocating its Midwest distribution hub to Indiana. This move will lead to the layoff of nearly 70 employees in Illinois. The new Indiana hub is scheduled to begin operations on September 8th. Shipping operations and customer pickups at the current Illinois facility will cease. The company announced these layoffs in a WARN notice filed in July.

Bolingbrook, Illinois

https://www.pjstar.com/story/business/employment/2026/09/05/midwest-hub-relocation-means-layoffs-for-illinois-workers/91569715007/

251 permanent layoffs at PayPal’s San Jose headquarters, filed with California employment regulators this week.
The WARN notice is advance notice: the 251 San Jose layoffs are scheduled to take effect Oct. 30, 2026, per the filing made this week. California’s WARN law requires 60 days’ notice before separation, so those employees are still on payroll until then.

https://edd.ca.gov/en/jobs_and_training/Layoff_Services_WARN/

large global layoff soon around 20,000 employees

How is FIS getting around filing WARN notices in states with all these rounds of layoffs? I know there're legal issues in Washington state after layoffs last year but I am amazed that no WARN notices have been filed this year (Wisconsin). It seems the March & June layoffs should met the requirements for a state notification. Anyone know more about how they are getting around this?

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC will close its Tacoma facility in October, resulting in the layoff of 120 employees. The company filed a notice with the state detailing the permanent closure of the plant. Affected workers will receive at least 60 days of pay and benefits as required by law. The positions being eliminated span various roles, including production, maintenance, and supervisory staff. Some employees may stay on temporarily to assist with the shutdown process.

Tacoma, Washington

https://komonews.com/news/business/georgia-pacific-builders-warn-notice-shutting-down-closing-tacoma-gypsum-facility-with-layoffs-in-october-120-jobs

Stanford Health Care and John Muir Health are implementing layoffs impacting a significant number of employees. Stanford Health Care will eliminate 79 positions at one location and 16 at another. John Muir Health is cutting a total of 78 roles across Contra Costa County. These workforce reductions are effective in early November. The notices were filed according to the WARN report.

Palo Alto, California

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/stanford-health-care-john-muir-health-announce-layoffs/

Other states have different limits as to whether the layoff is published.

The Sheraton Arlington Hotel will cease operations permanently in early 2026. This closure will result in the termination of employment for 110 staff members. The hotel is situated near prominent local attractions in Arlington. The exact reasons for the hotel's closure have not been disclosed. A WARN Act notice was filed by the management company regarding the layoffs.

Arlington, Texas

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/arlington-sheraton-hotel-closing-lay-offs/287-c0142df5-95b4-460b-81f3-a8f5e5b191b8

I don’t see anything listed. Do they skirt around this requirement? Of might this be an indication that tomorrow there will not be layoffs?

Layoffs will start 6am on Monday by email. Approx. 11,000 employees. No change in severance from last round. No garden leave- effective immediately. Retroactive WARN notices. Remember WARN also doesn’t apply to remote workers. A similar sized layoff in March. Nearly all teams are expected to solidify AI development processes even further. Teams will begin to transition to big picture small headcount silos. This will begin the shift and divestment from resources abroad to a smaller Oracle <90,000 employees by 2028

Two companies announced significant workforce reductions in Michigan during August. Groupe Beneteau, a French boat manufacturer, closed its Cadillac plant, impacting 239 employees. This closure followed 50 years of operation in the community. Additionally, Republic National Distributing Company is laying off 641 workers across five Michigan cities due to a merger. These layoffs are a result of federal WARN Act notices filed with the state.

Cadillac, Escanaba, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Saginaw, Traverse City

https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/08/2-companies-planned-nearly-900-michigan-layoffs-in-august.html

A union has filed a complaint against Amazon and its subcontractors for allegedly violating New York's WARN Act. The complaint claims over 1,300 delivery drivers were let go without the legally required 90 days' notice. This action impacts drivers in New York City and surrounding suburban areas. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is seeking back wages, benefits, and penalties for the affected workers. The state Labor Department is currently reviewing the complaint.

New York

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/amazon-subcontractors-shut-down-drivers/

Despite issuing a warn notice Gordon Brothers decided to pull the rug out from many Unexpecting employees on August 27. Gordon Brothers should be ashamed of their lack of integrity and compassion.

The WARN notice for the WA layoffs came out of Overland Park. I don't think Ive ever seen that in the 20 years I worked at corporate. Official notices and high level items always came out of Newport. Shows how much the culture has changed, executive functions are originating out of Kansas City.

LIV Golf has terminated the employment of most of its staff due to the withdrawal of financial backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This action follows previous indications to employees about upcoming layoffs and a formal WARN Act notice. The timing of these cuts coincides with the end of LIV's 2026 season and the cancellation of its finale event. A LIV spokesperson confirmed the scaling back of operations as they transition to a new phase. The league is reportedly seeking new investment after the PIF's funding commitment concludes.

Indianapolis, Indiana

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/liv-golf-staff-cuts-funding-20226

Congo Brands, a company based in Louisville, has announced significant workforce reductions. The company will permanently lay off 28 employees. These layoffs are scheduled to take effect in late August. The announcement was made via a WARN notice filed on June 26. This action represents a notable change in the company's operational staffing.

Louisville, Kentucky

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/News/local/louisville/2026/07/01/congo-brands-to-eliminate-28-jobs-at-louisville-headquarters/90773557007/

More pink slips are going out to workers at Wells Fargo.

The Iowa WARN website says an additional 14 workers will be laid off from the bank's West Des Moines campus effective October 17th.

A total of 322 Wells Fargo workers have been let go from the Des Moines metro so far this year.

https://whoradio.iheart.com/featured/who-radio-news/content/2026-08-24-more-layoffs-at-wells-fargos-west-des-moines-campus/

Tyson Foods is closing its meat processing plant in Eagle Mountain, Utah, resulting in the loss of jobs for 723 workers. This closure is part of a broader trend of increasing layoffs in Utah, with WARN-eligible layoffs affecting 1,683 workers so far this year. The affected employees face difficult decisions regarding finances and job searching. Experts advise workers to process the job loss, update resumes, network, and review budgets. Applying for unemployment and understanding benefit options like COBRA are also crucial steps.

Eagle Mountain, Utah

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/08/23/utah-layoffs-what-do-when/

I’m considering contacting a lawyer over being laid off. Would it be worth it?

Two companies, Cenlar FSB and Optum, have announced significant layoffs impacting over 100 workers in New Jersey. Cenlar FSB plans to eliminate 50 positions at its Ewing Township facility. Optum will be cutting 57 jobs at its Basking Ridge location. These reductions were reported to the state Department of Labor via WARN Act notices. No specific reasons for the job cuts were provided in the filings.

https://www.nj.com/business/2026/08/107-nj-workers-facing-layoffs-as-2-companies-announce-job-cuts.html

Optum also filed notice indicating it plans to eliminate 57 positions at its Basking Ridge location. Those layoffs are scheduled to take effect Dec. 7, according to the notice.

Qualtrics has initiated job cuts across its global operations following its recent acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta. The company cited duplication of roles between the two independently built organizations as the reason for the reductions. These layoffs are impacting employees at its dual headquarters in Seattle and Provo, Utah, as well as international offices. While the exact number of affected employees has not been disclosed, a WARN notice indicates at least 50 jobs were cut at the Seattle headquarters. CEO Jason Maynard stated these decisions were necessary to function as a single, unified team.

Seattle, Washington

https://www.geekwire.com/2026/qualtrics-cuts-jobs-in-seattle-utah-and-overseas-as-it-absorbs-6-75b-acquisition/

Cornerstone Building Brands Inc. has announced upcoming layoffs affecting 61 employees. The company sent a WARN notification detailing the impending job reductions. These permanent separations are expected to occur around October 19th. The affected positions span various roles, including technicians, operators, associates, and managers. Cornerstone Building Brands specializes in exterior building solutions for residential and commercial markets.

Kansas City, Missouri

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kearney-company-announces-layoffs-61-workers-to-be-let-go

Over 100 employees at a PepsiCo Beverages Sales building in Columbia will be laid off. The company filed a WARN report indicating permanent job losses. These workers' last day of employment will be October 18th. The facility previously shifted from production to distribution in 2014. PepsiCo stated they are committed to supporting the affected employees.

Columbia, SC

https://www.wistv.com/2026/08/20/over-100-pepsico-employees-columbia-facing-permanent-layoffs-documents-show/

Anyone working still working for Oracle should be looking at this website and the specific states where you reside: https://www.warntracker.com/company/oracle-america

A dozen companies in the Fresno area have initiated layoffs impacting over 1,200 employees across various sectors. These job reductions span industries from food manufacturing to student transportation and healthcare services. The affected counties include Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and Madera. These notices were filed under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, requiring advance notice of significant workforce reductions. The reasons for these layoffs vary, including plant closures, contract terminations, and strategic business adjustments.

Fresno, California

https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article316013509.html

Ryder has announced significant layoffs affecting 73 employees in Fayetteville. The company's location at 2486 Gillespie Street will cease operations on October 12th. This closure is part of a transition where another logistics provider will take over the facility. Ryder stated that it will maintain its presence and operations within the Fayetteville area. The affected workers were notified via a WARN Act notice.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

https://abc11.com/post/ryder-trucks-announces-73-layoffs-coming-fayetteville/19693737/

What happens to RSU vesting within next 60 days? Would anything within the WARN period vest?

Recent economic data indicates a potential downturn in the U.S. job market. Employers eliminated 23,000 positions in July, and revised figures show an additional 103,000 jobs were lost in the preceding two months. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, or WARN Act, mandates that larger companies provide advance notice for significant staff reductions. This federal law requires 60 days' notice for mass layoffs or plant closings affecting a substantial portion of a company's workforce. Many states offer public access to these WARN notices, allowing individuals to check for potential upcoming layoffs.

https://www.wfla.com/news/national/are-mass-layoffs-coming-most-states-let-you-check-heres-how/

PepsiCo has filed a WARN notice indicating upcoming layoffs at its Tulsa facility. The notice signals planned workforce reductions affecting 184 warehouse employees. These layoffs are expected to be permanent and begin around November 15th. The company is providing affected workers with information on other job openings. Wages and benefits will continue through their last day of employment.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

https://www.newson6.com/business/pepsi-files-warn-notice-for-layoffs-at-tulsa-bottling-plant

International Motors will eliminate 1,341 positions at its Springfield, Ohio facility by October 2026. This significant workforce reduction is part of a facility sale to Canadian defense firm Roshel Inc. The layoffs represent one of the largest single mass layoff events in Ohio in the past five years. WARN filings indicate that nearly all of International Motors' local workforce will be affected by the sale. The company has not publicly disclosed details regarding potential job retention by the acquiring firm.

Springfield, Ohio

https://www.inkl.com/news/international-motors-cuts-1-341-jobs-in-springfield-in-one-of-ohios-largest-layoffs-in-five-years