Mass Layoff Statistics Report

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks major, extended layoff events as a means of monitoring trends in the labor force. The tables on the following pages display the total number of initial claims associated with mass layoff events, categorized by race/ethnicity, gender, and age. A mass layoff event occurs when fifty or more initial claims are filed against an employer during a 5-week period, with at least 50 workers separated for more than 30 days, as confirmed by the employer during an employer interview.

Initial Claims Characteristics Reports

2012

• First Quarter 2012

2011

• 2011 Summary
• Fourth Quarter 2011
• Third Quarter 2011
• Second Quarter 2011
• First Quarter 2011

2010

• 2010 Summary
• Fourth Quarter 2010
• Third Quarter 2010
• Second Quarter 2010
• First Quarter 2010

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Updated August 22, 2012