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🚨 LAYOFF ALERT - New York 🇺🇸
Polygon Labs has reduced its workforce by about 30% as part of a restructuring to focus on stablecoin payments. Leadership says the layoffs are structural and related to role consolidation after recent acquisitions, not employee performance.
Polygon Labs has reduced its workforce by about 30% as part of a restructuring to focus on stablecoin payments. Leadership says the layoffs are structural and related to role consolidation after recent acquisitions, not employee performance.
January 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT - New York 🇺🇸
Polygon Labs has reduced its workforce by about 30% as part of a restructuring to focus on stablecoin payments. Leadership says the layoffs are structural and related to role consolidation after recent acquisitions, not employee performance.
Polygon Labs has reduced its workforce by about 30% as part of a restructuring to focus on stablecoin payments. Leadership says the layoffs are structural and related to role consolidation after recent acquisitions, not employee performance.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Ohio 🇺🇸
New Horizons Baking Company will permanently close its facility at 1015 New York Avenue in Toledo, laying off 68 employees starting March 17, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
New Horizons Baking Company will permanently close its facility at 1015 New York Avenue in Toledo, laying off 68 employees starting March 17, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Ohio 🇺🇸
New Horizons Baking Company will permanently close its facility at 1015 New York Avenue in Toledo, laying off 68 employees starting March 17, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
New Horizons Baking Company will permanently close its facility at 1015 New York Avenue in Toledo, laying off 68 employees starting March 17, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Louisiana 🇺🇸
The Recreation and Park Commission of East Baton Rouge (BREC) has laid off about 10% of its workforce effective immediately and instituted a temporary hiring freeze as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and streamlining operations.
The Recreation and Park Commission of East Baton Rouge (BREC) has laid off about 10% of its workforce effective immediately and instituted a temporary hiring freeze as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and streamlining operations.
January 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Louisiana 🇺🇸
The Recreation and Park Commission of East Baton Rouge (BREC) has laid off about 10% of its workforce effective immediately and instituted a temporary hiring freeze as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and streamlining operations.
The Recreation and Park Commission of East Baton Rouge (BREC) has laid off about 10% of its workforce effective immediately and instituted a temporary hiring freeze as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and streamlining operations.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Massachusetts 🇺🇸
Vedanta Biosciences has reduced its workforce, redirecting remaining resources to its lead Phase 3 program. Reports suggest approximately 50% of employees were laid off, while another 45% were furloughed as the company seeks additional funding to sustain ops.
Vedanta Biosciences has reduced its workforce, redirecting remaining resources to its lead Phase 3 program. Reports suggest approximately 50% of employees were laid off, while another 45% were furloughed as the company seeks additional funding to sustain ops.
January 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Massachusetts 🇺🇸
Vedanta Biosciences has reduced its workforce, redirecting remaining resources to its lead Phase 3 program. Reports suggest approximately 50% of employees were laid off, while another 45% were furloughed as the company seeks additional funding to sustain ops.
Vedanta Biosciences has reduced its workforce, redirecting remaining resources to its lead Phase 3 program. Reports suggest approximately 50% of employees were laid off, while another 45% were furloughed as the company seeks additional funding to sustain ops.
🚨 LAYOFF WATCH – United States 🇺🇸
Verizon plans to cut 13,000 to 15,000 jobs in 2026 due to automation, cost reductions, and increased AI use. The layoffs are expected to save $3–$4 billion annually, with Verizon setting aside up to $1.8 billion in severance costs.
Verizon plans to cut 13,000 to 15,000 jobs in 2026 due to automation, cost reductions, and increased AI use. The layoffs are expected to save $3–$4 billion annually, with Verizon setting aside up to $1.8 billion in severance costs.
January 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
🚨 LAYOFF WATCH – United States 🇺🇸
Verizon plans to cut 13,000 to 15,000 jobs in 2026 due to automation, cost reductions, and increased AI use. The layoffs are expected to save $3–$4 billion annually, with Verizon setting aside up to $1.8 billion in severance costs.
Verizon plans to cut 13,000 to 15,000 jobs in 2026 due to automation, cost reductions, and increased AI use. The layoffs are expected to save $3–$4 billion annually, with Verizon setting aside up to $1.8 billion in severance costs.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Massachusetts 🇺🇸
Lyra Therapeutics, after halting development of its lead rhinosinusitis drug, LYR-210, due to insufficient funding, has laid off all 28 remaining employees. The CEO and CFO will remain on a consulting basis as the company explores strategic alternatives.
Lyra Therapeutics, after halting development of its lead rhinosinusitis drug, LYR-210, due to insufficient funding, has laid off all 28 remaining employees. The CEO and CFO will remain on a consulting basis as the company explores strategic alternatives.
January 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Massachusetts 🇺🇸
Lyra Therapeutics, after halting development of its lead rhinosinusitis drug, LYR-210, due to insufficient funding, has laid off all 28 remaining employees. The CEO and CFO will remain on a consulting basis as the company explores strategic alternatives.
Lyra Therapeutics, after halting development of its lead rhinosinusitis drug, LYR-210, due to insufficient funding, has laid off all 28 remaining employees. The CEO and CFO will remain on a consulting basis as the company explores strategic alternatives.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Massachusetts 🇺🇸
Amherst College has removed four administrative positions in Student Affairs due to departmental restructuring, and its vice president of communications will retire this academic year.
Amherst College has removed four administrative positions in Student Affairs due to departmental restructuring, and its vice president of communications will retire this academic year.
January 16, 2026 at 3:36 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Massachusetts 🇺🇸
Amherst College has removed four administrative positions in Student Affairs due to departmental restructuring, and its vice president of communications will retire this academic year.
Amherst College has removed four administrative positions in Student Affairs due to departmental restructuring, and its vice president of communications will retire this academic year.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Virginia 🇺🇸
Yokohama Tire will lay off about 392 employees at its Salem, Virginia plant as it reduces production due to declining demand and expiring products. Production will end in March 2026, with the plant closing on September 17, 2026.
Yokohama Tire will lay off about 392 employees at its Salem, Virginia plant as it reduces production due to declining demand and expiring products. Production will end in March 2026, with the plant closing on September 17, 2026.
January 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Virginia 🇺🇸
Yokohama Tire will lay off about 392 employees at its Salem, Virginia plant as it reduces production due to declining demand and expiring products. Production will end in March 2026, with the plant closing on September 17, 2026.
Yokohama Tire will lay off about 392 employees at its Salem, Virginia plant as it reduces production due to declining demand and expiring products. Production will end in March 2026, with the plant closing on September 17, 2026.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Valero Energy plans to lay off 237 employees at its Benicia refinery by July 1, 2026, as the company moves to permanently shut down several processing units at the facility.
Valero Energy plans to lay off 237 employees at its Benicia refinery by July 1, 2026, as the company moves to permanently shut down several processing units at the facility.
January 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Valero Energy plans to lay off 237 employees at its Benicia refinery by July 1, 2026, as the company moves to permanently shut down several processing units at the facility.
Valero Energy plans to lay off 237 employees at its Benicia refinery by July 1, 2026, as the company moves to permanently shut down several processing units at the facility.
⚠️ POTENTIAL LAYOFF WATCH – WCCUSD ⚠️
West Contra Costa Unified School District is contemplating layoffs of up to 10% of staff across all unions following the approval of 8% pay raises for teachers and staff, which could impact about 140 positions, and several academic programs by March 13, 2026.
West Contra Costa Unified School District is contemplating layoffs of up to 10% of staff across all unions following the approval of 8% pay raises for teachers and staff, which could impact about 140 positions, and several academic programs by March 13, 2026.
January 16, 2026 at 3:28 PM
⚠️ POTENTIAL LAYOFF WATCH – WCCUSD ⚠️
West Contra Costa Unified School District is contemplating layoffs of up to 10% of staff across all unions following the approval of 8% pay raises for teachers and staff, which could impact about 140 positions, and several academic programs by March 13, 2026.
West Contra Costa Unified School District is contemplating layoffs of up to 10% of staff across all unions following the approval of 8% pay raises for teachers and staff, which could impact about 140 positions, and several academic programs by March 13, 2026.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Washington 🇺🇸
Food Service Slicing LLC (doing business as Crunch Pak) will permanently shut down its facility at 215 E. 1st Ave. in Selah, laying off 101 employees effective March 31, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
Food Service Slicing LLC (doing business as Crunch Pak) will permanently shut down its facility at 215 E. 1st Ave. in Selah, laying off 101 employees effective March 31, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
January 15, 2026 at 9:52 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Washington 🇺🇸
Food Service Slicing LLC (doing business as Crunch Pak) will permanently shut down its facility at 215 E. 1st Ave. in Selah, laying off 101 employees effective March 31, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
Food Service Slicing LLC (doing business as Crunch Pak) will permanently shut down its facility at 215 E. 1st Ave. in Selah, laying off 101 employees effective March 31, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
French Creek Recovery Center will permanently close its facility at 535 Williamson Road in Meadville, resulting in 59 employees being laid off effective March 15, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
French Creek Recovery Center will permanently close its facility at 535 Williamson Road in Meadville, resulting in 59 employees being laid off effective March 15, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
January 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Pennsylvania 🇺🇸
French Creek Recovery Center will permanently close its facility at 535 Williamson Road in Meadville, resulting in 59 employees being laid off effective March 15, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
French Creek Recovery Center will permanently close its facility at 535 Williamson Road in Meadville, resulting in 59 employees being laid off effective March 15, 2026, according to a WARN notice.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Maine 🇺🇸
Pride Manufacturing (Gathr Outdoors) will lay off 115 employees at its facility located at 10 North Main Street in Burnham, Maine, according to a WARN notice.
Pride Manufacturing (Gathr Outdoors) will lay off 115 employees at its facility located at 10 North Main Street in Burnham, Maine, according to a WARN notice.
January 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Maine 🇺🇸
Pride Manufacturing (Gathr Outdoors) will lay off 115 employees at its facility located at 10 North Main Street in Burnham, Maine, according to a WARN notice.
Pride Manufacturing (Gathr Outdoors) will lay off 115 employees at its facility located at 10 North Main Street in Burnham, Maine, according to a WARN notice.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Kansas 🇺🇸
Gates Corporation will lay off 81 employees at its facility located at 1450 Montana Road in Iola, Kansas, according to a WARN notice.
Gates Corporation will lay off 81 employees at its facility located at 1450 Montana Road in Iola, Kansas, according to a WARN notice.
January 15, 2026 at 9:42 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Kansas 🇺🇸
Gates Corporation will lay off 81 employees at its facility located at 1450 Montana Road in Iola, Kansas, according to a WARN notice.
Gates Corporation will lay off 81 employees at its facility located at 1450 Montana Road in Iola, Kansas, according to a WARN notice.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Copan Diagnostics will lay off 79 employees at its Carlsbad location at 2728 Loker Ave W., with the layoffs taking effect on March 13, 2026.
Copan Diagnostics will lay off 79 employees at its Carlsbad location at 2728 Loker Ave W., with the layoffs taking effect on March 13, 2026.
January 15, 2026 at 9:20 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Copan Diagnostics will lay off 79 employees at its Carlsbad location at 2728 Loker Ave W., with the layoffs taking effect on March 13, 2026.
Copan Diagnostics will lay off 79 employees at its Carlsbad location at 2728 Loker Ave W., with the layoffs taking effect on March 13, 2026.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Wabash National will lay off 61 employees at its Perris facility at 1190 Harley Knox Blvd. and 94 employees at its Moreno Valley site at 2135 Alessandro Blvd., both effective March 6, 2026.
Wabash National will lay off 61 employees at its Perris facility at 1190 Harley Knox Blvd. and 94 employees at its Moreno Valley site at 2135 Alessandro Blvd., both effective March 6, 2026.
January 15, 2026 at 9:19 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Wabash National will lay off 61 employees at its Perris facility at 1190 Harley Knox Blvd. and 94 employees at its Moreno Valley site at 2135 Alessandro Blvd., both effective March 6, 2026.
Wabash National will lay off 61 employees at its Perris facility at 1190 Harley Knox Blvd. and 94 employees at its Moreno Valley site at 2135 Alessandro Blvd., both effective March 6, 2026.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Informatica will lay off 35 employees at its Redwood City office located at 2100 Seaport Blvd., effective February 28, 2026.
Informatica will lay off 35 employees at its Redwood City office located at 2100 Seaport Blvd., effective February 28, 2026.
January 15, 2026 at 9:17 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Informatica will lay off 35 employees at its Redwood City office located at 2100 Seaport Blvd., effective February 28, 2026.
Informatica will lay off 35 employees at its Redwood City office located at 2100 Seaport Blvd., effective February 28, 2026.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Nestlé USA will lay off 883 employees at its Mira Loma facility at 3450 Dulles Dr., with the layoffs scheduled for March 13, 2026.
Nestlé USA will lay off 883 employees at its Mira Loma facility at 3450 Dulles Dr., with the layoffs scheduled for March 13, 2026.
January 15, 2026 at 9:17 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Nestlé USA will lay off 883 employees at its Mira Loma facility at 3450 Dulles Dr., with the layoffs scheduled for March 13, 2026.
Nestlé USA will lay off 883 employees at its Mira Loma facility at 3450 Dulles Dr., with the layoffs scheduled for March 13, 2026.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Hupp Draft Services will lay off 75 employees at its Chico location at 7570 Loren Ave., with the layoffs taking effect on February 27, 2026.
Hupp Draft Services will lay off 75 employees at its Chico location at 7570 Loren Ave., with the layoffs taking effect on February 27, 2026.
January 15, 2026 at 9:16 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Hupp Draft Services will lay off 75 employees at its Chico location at 7570 Loren Ave., with the layoffs taking effect on February 27, 2026.
Hupp Draft Services will lay off 75 employees at its Chico location at 7570 Loren Ave., with the layoffs taking effect on February 27, 2026.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Pomona Hospital Medical Center will lay off 108 employees at 1798 N. Gary Ave., 116 employees at 1601 N. Monte Vista Ave. in Claremont, and 43 employees at 4300 S. Park Ave. in Pomona, all effective March 8, 2026, according to WARN notices.
Pomona Hospital Medical Center will lay off 108 employees at 1798 N. Gary Ave., 116 employees at 1601 N. Monte Vista Ave. in Claremont, and 43 employees at 4300 S. Park Ave. in Pomona, all effective March 8, 2026, according to WARN notices.
January 15, 2026 at 9:15 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – California 🇺🇸
Pomona Hospital Medical Center will lay off 108 employees at 1798 N. Gary Ave., 116 employees at 1601 N. Monte Vista Ave. in Claremont, and 43 employees at 4300 S. Park Ave. in Pomona, all effective March 8, 2026, according to WARN notices.
Pomona Hospital Medical Center will lay off 108 employees at 1798 N. Gary Ave., 116 employees at 1601 N. Monte Vista Ave. in Claremont, and 43 employees at 4300 S. Park Ave. in Pomona, all effective March 8, 2026, according to WARN notices.
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Hawaii 🇺🇸
Kauai Coffee Company will permanently shut down operations, impacting 136 employees across Kalaheo, HI.
• Terminations: March 14–28, 2026
• Closure driven by non-renewal of land lease 
Kauai Coffee Company will permanently shut down operations, impacting 136 employees across Kalaheo, HI.
• Terminations: March 14–28, 2026
• Closure driven by non-renewal of land lease 
January 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Hawaii 🇺🇸
Kauai Coffee Company will permanently shut down operations, impacting 136 employees across Kalaheo, HI.
• Terminations: March 14–28, 2026
• Closure driven by non-renewal of land lease 
Kauai Coffee Company will permanently shut down operations, impacting 136 employees across Kalaheo, HI.
• Terminations: March 14–28, 2026
• Closure driven by non-renewal of land lease 
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Oregon 🇺🇸
Eugene School District 4J has approved up to 127 staff layoffs for the next school year as part of an $18M budget reduction.
• Cuts include 55 licensed and 72 classified positions
• Added to 28 administrative cuts already approved
Eugene School District 4J has approved up to 127 staff layoffs for the next school year as part of an $18M budget reduction.
• Cuts include 55 licensed and 72 classified positions
• Added to 28 administrative cuts already approved
January 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Oregon 🇺🇸
Eugene School District 4J has approved up to 127 staff layoffs for the next school year as part of an $18M budget reduction.
• Cuts include 55 licensed and 72 classified positions
• Added to 28 administrative cuts already approved
Eugene School District 4J has approved up to 127 staff layoffs for the next school year as part of an $18M budget reduction.
• Cuts include 55 licensed and 72 classified positions
• Added to 28 administrative cuts already approved
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – North Dakota 🇺🇸
Noridian Healthcare Solutions has laid off 143 employees (≈7% of its workforce) as part of an organizational restructuring tied to current federal funding levels.
• Impacted: 143 total employees
• Fargo–Moorhead: 39 roles
Noridian Healthcare Solutions has laid off 143 employees (≈7% of its workforce) as part of an organizational restructuring tied to current federal funding levels.
• Impacted: 143 total employees
• Fargo–Moorhead: 39 roles
January 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – North Dakota 🇺🇸
Noridian Healthcare Solutions has laid off 143 employees (≈7% of its workforce) as part of an organizational restructuring tied to current federal funding levels.
• Impacted: 143 total employees
• Fargo–Moorhead: 39 roles
Noridian Healthcare Solutions has laid off 143 employees (≈7% of its workforce) as part of an organizational restructuring tied to current federal funding levels.
• Impacted: 143 total employees
• Fargo–Moorhead: 39 roles
🚨 LAYOFF NOTICE 🚨
The Gates Foundation announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 500 positions over the next 5 years as part of a cost-control initiative.
Key details:
• Scope: Up to 500 roles (including unfilled positions)
• Timeline: Gradual reductions through 2030
The Gates Foundation announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 500 positions over the next 5 years as part of a cost-control initiative.
Key details:
• Scope: Up to 500 roles (including unfilled positions)
• Timeline: Gradual reductions through 2030
January 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
🚨 LAYOFF NOTICE 🚨
The Gates Foundation announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 500 positions over the next 5 years as part of a cost-control initiative.
Key details:
• Scope: Up to 500 roles (including unfilled positions)
• Timeline: Gradual reductions through 2030
The Gates Foundation announced plans to reduce its workforce by up to 500 positions over the next 5 years as part of a cost-control initiative.
Key details:
• Scope: Up to 500 roles (including unfilled positions)
• Timeline: Gradual reductions through 2030
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Ohio 🇺🇸
COSI has laid off 15% of its workforce, impacting both full- and part-time staff, citing declining attendance and funding pressures.
Key facts:
• Reason: Revenue and attendance shortfalls
• Financial context: $25.4M revenue vs. $26.8M expenses (2024)
COSI has laid off 15% of its workforce, impacting both full- and part-time staff, citing declining attendance and funding pressures.
Key facts:
• Reason: Revenue and attendance shortfalls
• Financial context: $25.4M revenue vs. $26.8M expenses (2024)
January 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
🚨 LAYOFF ALERT – Ohio 🇺🇸
COSI has laid off 15% of its workforce, impacting both full- and part-time staff, citing declining attendance and funding pressures.
Key facts:
• Reason: Revenue and attendance shortfalls
• Financial context: $25.4M revenue vs. $26.8M expenses (2024)
COSI has laid off 15% of its workforce, impacting both full- and part-time staff, citing declining attendance and funding pressures.
Key facts:
• Reason: Revenue and attendance shortfalls
• Financial context: $25.4M revenue vs. $26.8M expenses (2024)