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Layoffs by month

Layoffs in April 2026

11 source-backed updates on job cuts at 10 companies, from company announcements, SEC filings, state WARN notices and news reports. Each one lists its sources and what they don’t cover. State WARN notices added cover 496 jobs, most in New Jersey (206) and Illinois (107).

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WARN notices by state

Jobs in the WARN notices added to WorkHush in April 2026, by the state that posted them. Pick a state to see its notices.

New Jersey: 206 jobsIllinois: 107 jobs
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New Jersey: 206 jobs in 1 notice

Layoff dates in April 2026

When layoffs take effect during the month, mostly from state WARN notices.

Takes effectCompanyUpdate
Feb 20to May 11Merck204 Rahway, New Jersey jobs in November 2025 WARN notice
Mar 14to Aug 29Macy's993 Cheshire, CT fulfillment jobs and 57 South Windsor, CT jobs to end
Apr 2T-Mobile USWashington WARN notice: 393 jobs reported, state database lists 637
Apr 3to Jul 31CVS Health313 remote Aetna Small Group jobs, separations April 3 to July 31
Apr 4Wells Fargo49 more layoffs at the West Des Moines campus

Internet and e-commerce · 2

Meta · Confirmed reductionAbout 8,000 jobs cut, 10% of staff; 6,000 open roles closedMemo reported April 23, 2026; layoffs from May 20, 2026 · Sources: NPR (via OPB), TechRepublicSnap · Announced reductionAbout 1,000 jobs cut, 16% of full-time staff; 300+ open roles closedAnnounced April 15, 2026 in an SEC filing and CEO letter to staff · Sources: Snap Inc. Form 8-K (Item 2.05), Snap Inc. CEO letter (8-K Exhibit 99.1), ABC7 News (AP)

Semiconductors · 2

Qualcomm · WARN notice38 San Diego jobs in April 8, 2026 California WARN noticeWARN notice filed April 8, 2026; effective June 8, 2026 · Source: California EDD WARN reportQualcomm · WARN notice67 San Diego jobs in April 2, 2026 California WARN noticeWARN notice filed April 2, 2026; effective May 26, 2026 · Sources: California EDD WARN report, The San Diego Union-Tribune (via The Daily Gazette)

Airlines · 1

Southwest Airlines · WARN notice107 jobs at Chicago O'Hare as service there endsIllinois WARN notice reported April 13, 2026; layoffs begin June 4, 2026 · Sources: NBC Chicago, WLOX

Apparel and footwear · 1

Nike · Announced reductionAbout 1,400 roles across Global Operations, mostly in TechnologyAnnounced April 23, 2026 · Sources: KPTV, Fox Business

Automotive · 1

Tesla · Company reportTexas factory workforce down 22% to 16,506 in 2025Compliance report for 2025; reported April 3, 2026 · Source: TechCrunch

Computer hardware · 1

Apple · WARN notice78 jobs cut as Towson, Maryland retail store closesWARN notice dated April 23, 2026; closure effective June 24, 2026 · Sources: Maryland Department of Labor WARN log 2026, Engadget

Media and entertainment · 1

Disney · Announced reductionAbout 1,000 jobs across TV, the studio, technology and corporateApril 14, 2026 · Source: News4JAX, with AP

Pharmaceuticals · 1

Bristol Myers Squibb · WARN notice206 jobs in April 2026 New Jersey WARN notice (Lawrence Township)New Jersey WARN notice posted April 2026; effective July 16 to December 31, 2026 · Sources: New Jersey Department of Labor WARN report, NJBIZ

Software · 1

Microsoft · Announced planOne-time voluntary retirement offer to long-tenured US staffAnnounced April 23, 2026 · Sources: GeekWire, Microsoft

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