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3,191 WARN Notices Signal 284,035 Planned September Layoffs

8/25/2026

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U.S. employers filed 3,191 WARN notices affecting 284,035 workers ahead of September layoffs.
The July unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent, unchanged from the previous year.
Indeed Hiring Lab reported job postings remain slightly above pre-pandemic levels despite softened demand.
Alex Beene said the labor market stays resilient but hiring is becoming more cautious.
Andy Challenger noted hiring rose 25 percent over the prior year as AI reshapes firms.

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U.S. employers filed 3,191 WARN notices affecting 284,035 workers ahead of September layoffs.
The July unemployment rate held at 4.1 percent, unchanged from the previous year.
Indeed Hiring Lab reported job postings remain slightly above pre-pandemic levels despite softened demand.
Alex Beene said the labor market stays resilient but hiring is becoming more cautious.
Andy Challenger noted hiring rose 25 percent over the prior year as AI reshapes firms.