Layoffs roundup, February 2016
In February 2016, employers filed 110 WARN notices in 12 states, covering 9,578 workers. 44 of the notices were plant closures. Counted by notice date from the WARN lists of the states; each notice links to its source.
Updated Nov 10, 2026
WARN notices
110
Workers affected
9,578
Plant closures
44
Notices and workers affected per month
March 2015 to February 2016
| Month | Notices | Workers affected |
|---|---|---|
| March 2015 | 124 | 10,537 |
| April 2015 | 120 | 13,954 |
| May 2015 | 93 | 8,190 |
| June 2015 | 104 | 10,486 |
| July 2015 | 115 | 16,839 |
| August 2015 | 90 | 10,877 |
| September 2015 | 106 | 11,131 |
| October 2015 | 106 | 12,334 |
| November 2015 | 165 | 15,302 |
| December 2015 | 94 | 13,709 |
| January 2016 | 149 | 16,251 |
| February 2016 | 110 | 9,578 |
By sector
February 2016
| Sector | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Software | 4 | 177 |
| Aerospace | 3 | 92 |
| Energy | 1 | 48 |
Sector is on record for 8 of the 110 notices. A company without an industry code is not in this table.
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Notable notices
The 10 notices with the most workers affected
| # | Company | City | State | Workers affected | Notice date | Layoffs from | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Communications, Inc. | Santa Ana | CA | 969 | Feb 18, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Layoff | CA WARN |
| 2 | Alcoa Warrick Operations | Newburgh | IN | 600 | Feb 5, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 | Layoff | IN WARN |
| 3 | Vintage Estates | Yountville | CA | 326 | Feb 19, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 | Layoff | CA WARN |
| 4 | Eaton Corp plc | Shenandoah | IA | 260 | Feb 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | Layoff | IA WARN |
| 5 | The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 253 | Feb 11, 2016 | Apr 17, 2016 | Closure | CA WARN |
| 6 | Kenco | Chattanooga | TN | 238 | Feb 19, 2016 | May 9, 2016 | Closure | TN WARN |
| 7 | BAE SYSTEMS PLC /FI/ | San Francisco | CA | 228 | Feb 12, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 | Layoff | CA WARN |
| 8 | SHAW INDUSTRIES | Winchester | TN | 228 | Feb 3, 2016 | Apr 3, 2016 | Closure | TN WARN |
| 9 | RYDER SYSTEM INC | Rochelle | IL | 200 | Feb 23, 2016 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
| 10 | IYC-Kewanee Juvenile Center | Kewanee | IL | 194 | Feb 12, 2016 | n/a | Closure | IL WARN |
- 1Freedom Communications, Inc.969workers
LayoffSanta Ana, CANotice: Feb 18, 2016
Layoffs from Mar 31, 2016California WARN list
- 2Alcoa Warrick Operations600workers
LayoffNewburgh, INNotice: Feb 5, 2016
Layoffs from Apr 7, 2016Indiana WARN list
- 3Vintage Estates326workers
LayoffYountville, CANotice: Feb 19, 2016
Layoffs from Apr 19, 2016California WARN list
- 4Eaton Corp plc260workers
LayoffShenandoah, IANotice: Feb 8, 2016
Layoffs from Apr 8, 2016Iowa WARN list
- 5The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe253workers
ClosureTruckee, CANotice: Feb 11, 2016
Layoffs from Apr 17, 2016California WARN list
- 6Kenco238workers
ClosureChattanooga, TNNotice: Feb 19, 2016
Layoffs from May 9, 2016Tennessee WARN list
- 7BAE SYSTEMS PLC /FI/228workers
LayoffSan Francisco, CANotice: Feb 12, 2016
Layoffs from Feb 9, 2016California WARN list
- 8SHAW INDUSTRIES228workers
ClosureWinchester, TNNotice: Feb 3, 2016
Layoffs from Apr 3, 2016Tennessee WARN list
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