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WARN Act filing trends, sourcing strategies, and recruiting intelligence. Updated as new state data comes in.

Illinois WARN Act 2026: Staffing Agency Guide to Layoff Intelligence

Illinois has its own WARN act with a lower 75-employee threshold. 392+ filings and 22,000+ workers displaced in 2026.

Florida WARN Act 2026: What Staffing Agencies Need to Know

Florida follows federal WARN with 368+ filings in 2026. How staffing agencies can turn layoff data into candidate pipelines.

WARN Act Layoffs in Massachusetts 2026: What Recruiters Need to Know

Massachusetts has its own WARN Act with a 50-employee threshold — and it is generating significant filing volume. Here is what 2026 data shows for pharma, finance, and healthcare sectors.

WARN Act Layoffs in Washington 2026: What Recruiters Need to Know

Washington has its own WARN Act — and it requires 90 days' notice, matching New York. Here's what 2026 data shows for the tech and aerospace hub, and how recruiters can leverage it.

WARN Act Layoffs in Texas 2026: What Recruiters Need to Know

Texas is the third-largest WARN Act filing state — 12 notices covering 3,520 displaced workers in 2026. Energy, tech, and automotive dominate. Here's the full picture for recruiters sourcing Texas talent.

WARN Act Layoffs in New York 2026: What Recruiters Need to Know

New York files the second-highest volume of WARN Act notices in the country, with 552 filings — and stricter state rules give recruiters a 90-day head start on displaced talent. Here's what the data shows for 2026.

WARN Act Layoffs in California 2026: What Recruiters Need to Know

California leads the nation in WARN Act layoff filings. Here's what the 2026 data shows, how the law works, and how recruiters can turn these notices into warm candidate pipelines.