List of Companies Laying Off Employees This Week

Dozens of companies will be laying people off this week, according to WARN notices reviewed by Newsweek. Thousands of people could lose their jobs across multiple states as companies adjust to economic challenges and automation.

Thousands of people have lost their jobs this year due to layoffs, and the state of the economy is weighing down President Donald Trump’s approval rating heading into the midterms. However, even as layoffs continue to ripple across industries this year, the U.S. unemployment rate has remained relatively low, hovering around 4.3 percent.

That gap could be partially driven by severance periods, staggered layoff timelines and workers leaving the labor force altogether, delaying when job losses show up in unemployment figures. However, that unemployment rate could rise over time if people who were laid off aren’t able to find new jobs.

Bahama Breeze

Bahama Breeze laid off all 86 employees at the Brandon, Florida, location on Monday as part of the plan to close the restaurant. Darden, its parent company, decided to close 14 Bahama Breeze locations and convert some other locations into other Darden restaurants.

Albertsons

Grocery chain Albertsons will lay off up to 200 employees in Texas on April 25, tied to the closing of two locations.

Charles River Laboratories

Biotechnology and research firm Charles River Laboratories will be laying off up to 100 employees in Massachusetts on April 24. It comes after the company laid off 20 staffers and closed its Maryland site.

ERN Services Inc.

ERN Services will lay off up to 100 employees in California on April 24.

Boston Electrometallurgical Corporation

The Massachusetts-based company reported layoffs of 51 to 100 workers on April 21.

VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Hospital

The veterinary hospital reported layoffs affecting 51 to 100 workers in California, dated April 25.

Monroe Operations/Newport Healthcare

Newport Healthcare, operating through Monroe Operations, disclosed plans to lay off between 22 and 100 employees on April 24.

Meteor Creative

Marketing and creative firm Meteor Creative reported layoffs of 51 to 100 employees in Ohio, effective April 24.

C3.ai

Enterprise AI company C3.ai reported layoffs affecting 51 to 100 employees in California on April 26.

"What I consistently hear is that every CEO is making AI a top strategic priority, and they want to realize measurable economic value from it. That is exactly what our products deliver," CEO Stephen Ehikian said on the company's earnings call in February while talking about the layoffs. "That said, it became clear to me that our cost structure was simply too high, and we were not organized correctly for the opportunity."

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage

Virginia-based Speyside Bourbon Cooperage disclosed layoffs of 51 to 100 workers, dated April 23.

Safari West

California wildlife preserve Safari West reported layoffs affecting 101 to 250 employees, effective April 21.

Koppers

Materials and manufacturing company Koppers reported layoffs affecting 51 to 100 employees in South Carolina, effective April 21.

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo disclosed layoffs of 11 to 50 employees in California, dated April 21.

Lucid Group

Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group reported layoffs impacting 251 to 500 workers in California on April 21.

Hornblower Cruises and Events

Hospitality and tourism company Hornblower disclosed layoffs of 51 to 100 employees in Maryland on April 25.

Wescom Financial

California-based Wescom Financial reported layoffs affecting 22 to 240 workers, dated April 21.

Bluum USA

Education solutions company Bluum USA filed a notice showing 51 to 100 layoffs in Texas, effective April 20.

Corteva

Agricultural company Corteva reported 0 to 10 layoffs in California on April 24.

Legends Global

Sports and entertainment firm Legends Global reported layoffs of 11 to 50 employees in Massachusetts, dated April 22.

HCL

IT services company HCL disclosed plans to lay off 51 to 100 workers in Florida on April 20.

Peshastin Pear Packers

Washington-based Peshastin Pear Packers reported layoffs of 11 to 50 employees on April 23.

RED O La Jolla

California restaurant Red O La Jolla disclosed layoffs affecting 51 to 100 employees, dated April 20.

Resonetics

Medical device manufacturer Resonetics reported layoffs of 51 to 100 employees in California on April 21.

Vimeo

Video platform Vimeo disclosed plans to lay off 101 to 250 employees in New York, effective April 20.

Talcott Resolution Life

Insurance company Talcott Resolution Life reported layoffs of 101 to 250 workers in Connecticut, dated April 24.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield disclosed layoffs affecting 101 to 250 employees in New Jersey on April 26.

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This story was originally published April 21, 2026 at 9:48 AM.