United States Layoffs and Discharges

1,666▼ −119

Jul 2026 · Monthly

Layoffs and Discharges in United States fell to 1,666 in Jul 2026 from 1,785 in Jun 2026.

United States Layoffs and Discharges, 2000–2026
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
1,6661,78512,985Mar 20201,312Apr 20222000 – 2026Monthly

About this series

Layoffs and Discharges in United States averaged 1,904 from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 12,985 in Mar 2020 and a record low of 1,312 in Apr 2022. The series is reported monthly with history from 2000.

Source & methodology

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis · Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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