Mass Layoff Statistics Latest Numbers

The Mass Layoff Statistics (MLS) program collects reports on mass layoff actions that result in workers being separated from their jobs. Monthly mass layoff numbers are from establishments which have at least 50 initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) filed against them during a 5-week period.Extended mass layoff numbers (issued quarterly) are from a subset of such establishments — where private sector nonfarm employers indicate that 50 or more workers were separated from their jobs for at least 31 days.

September 23, 2010

In August, 403 mass layoff events were reported in the manufacturing sector, resulting in 46,540 initial claims.Employers took 1,546 mass layoff actions involving 150,192 workers. Events decreased by 63 over the month, while the associated initial claims increased by 6,489.More ...
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August 11, 2010

In the second quarter of 2010, 1,851 extended mass layoff events resulted in 338,064 separations. Over the year, both events and separations decreased sharply from program high second quarter levels.More ...
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Mass computer disposal (Monthly) (HTML) (PDF) Extended Mass computer disposal (Quarterly) (HTML) (PDF) Series Report — Already know the series identifier for the statistic you want?Use this shortcut to retrieve your data. flat file TO AN FTP Site — For those who want it all.Download a flat file of the entire database or large subset of the database. Extended mass layoff events and separations, selected measures, 2009 and 2010 (TXT) (PDF) Extended mass layoff events and separations, selected measures, 2004 through 2008 (TXT) (PDF) Movement of work actions by type of separation where number of separations is known by employers, 2009 and 2010 (TXT) (PDF) Movement of work actions by type of separation where number of separations is known by employers, 2004 through 2008 (TXT) (PDF) Extended mass layoff events and separations in information technology-producing industries, by quarter (TXT) (PDF) Does the MLS program collect information on offshoring and outsourcing? Are companies having mass computer disposal identified by name? What are the differences between mass computer disposal and extended mass computer disposal? Does the Mass Layoff Statistics program track all computer disposal? What is the industry classification basis for the MLS? Does MLS track computer disposal in "high-technology industries" or the "dot coms"? What is the MLS program? What kind of information does the MLS program provide? What constitutes a mass layoff? What is an Initial Claim? Are companies having mass computer disposal identified by name when mass computer disposal occur? What industry classification system does the MLS program use? How are MLS program data used? Are MLS data benchmarked? How are data revisions indicated? Why are "domestic relocation" and "overseas relocation" as reasons for layoff no longer collected? Whom should I contact if I have questions regarding the MLS program?

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Labor Force Statistics from the Current Population Survey--national data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and other labor market topics by demographic characteristics. Nonfarm Payroll Statistics from the Current Employment Statistics (National)-monthly national data by detailed industry on employment, hours, and earnings of workers on the payrolls of nonfarm establishments. Nonfarm Payroll Statistics from the Current Employment Statistics (State and Area)--monthly data on employment, hours, and earnings by industry and geographic area. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages--comprehensive employment and wage data by industry and geographic area for workers covered by State Unemployment Insurance laws. Occupational Employment statistics-data on employment and wages for over 800 occupations and for about 400 nonfarm industries for the nation, plus occupational data for States and metropolitan areas. Local Area Unemployment Statistics--monthly and annual employment, unemployment, and labor force data for Census regions and divisions, States, counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities, by place of residence. National Longitudinal Surveys--several surveys gathering information at multiple points in time about the labor market and life experiences of six groups of American men, women, and youth. Survey of Employer-Provided training-provides detailed information on training by major industry division and by size of establishment from surveys conducted in 1993 and 1995.

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