Most people find out about layoffs from LinkedIn posts and news headlines. By then it's too late.

Here's what most people don't know: the WARN Act requires employers to file layoff notices 60 days in advance. That data is public. It's just buried across dozens of state government portals in ugly PDFs and spreadsheets.

We've been tracking it. Here's what the data shows for 2026:

• 167,000+ employees affected across 1,940 layoff events

• April was the worst month with 440 events

• California, Texas, and Florida are leading in filings

• Companies like Republic National, Paramount, and Meta all filed recently

The pattern? Layoffs aren't random. They cluster by industry. They follow earnings calls. And the WARN filings give you a 60-day head start on every single one.

We built Layoff ICU to turn this raw government data into actionable intelligence for tech workers. Weekly risk reports, real-time alerts, and a community of people who'd rather be prepared than surprised.

If your job feels safe right now — it probably is. But the data says a lot of "safe" jobs weren't.