--- title: "August 2024 Layoffs Report | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs/reports/2024-08" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Monthly layoffs report # August 2024 Layoffs: Companies, Jobs Cut & Closures As of November 2, 2026, the Metaintro Layoffs Tracker recorded 20 layoff and closure announcements in August 2024, affecting at least 32,502 jobs where a source states a number (16 of 20 state one). Last updated Oct 2, 2026 [All monthly reports](/layoffs/reports)[This year's tracker](/layoffs) August 2024 at a glance **Announcements** : 20 **Companies** : 20 **Jobs affected (reported)** : 32,502 **Stores closing** : 0 **Layoffs** : 20 **Store closures** : 0 **Return-to-office mandates** : 0 Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 16 of 20 announcements that state a number. Latest announcement Aug 30, 2024 ## Most jobs affected Companies ranked by jobs reported affected in August 2024 1. 1![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dwww.intel.com%26sz%3D128) [Intel](/layoffs/intel)1 announcement15,000 2. 2![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Denterpriseplatform.dell.com%26sz%3D128) [Dell](/layoffs/dell)1 announcement12,500 3. 3[Paramount](/layoffs/paramount)1 announcement2,000 4. 4![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.gm.com.ico&sig=wjJBbu24GXArrWEjFTSDrXLILv28U4S_ZD5jYo61dls) [General Motors](/layoffs/general-motors)1 announcement1,000 5. 5![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fibm.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fadobe-cms%2Fdefault-images%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=71PLHyue9MGa2-XcFAsEqJ_BobwEvnt3PRpWwlcV2vI) [IBM](/layoffs/ibm)1 announcement1,000 6. 6[BioMarin Pharmaceutical](/layoffs/biomarin-pharmaceutical)1 announcement225 7. 7![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-mh.content.disney.io%2Fmatterhorn%2Fassets%2Fapple-touch-icon-2747f4e2a5dd.png&sig=E6YA8Z-b0XbzXdsgZ3q49KxX47oF-Efo7N_qEgXCft0) [Disney](/layoffs/disney)1 announcement140 8. 8![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dwww.electricboatcompany.co.uk%26sz%3D128) [Electric Boat](/layoffs/electric-boat)1 announcement117 9. 9[Yankee Candle](/layoffs/yankee-candle)1 announcement100 10. 10[Duluth Trading Company](/layoffs/duluth-trading-company)1 announcement74 ## By type Layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates in August 2024 | Type | Announcements | Share | Jobs reported | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Layoffs | 20 | 100% | 32,502 | | Store closures | 0 | 0% | 0 | | Return-to-office mandates | 0 | 0% | 0 | ## By state US states named in August 2024 announcements 8 of 20 announcements name at least one US state. An announcement that names two states counts in both. Jobs are not split by state, because sources rarely give a number for each location. | State | Announcements | Official notices | | --- | --- | --- | | Massachusetts | 2 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Texas | 2 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Colorado | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Iowa | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Rhode Island | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Wisconsin | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | [WARN notices for every state](/warn-notices) ## Against July 2024 Month over month, from the same tracker August 2024 has 20 announcements, 7 more than July 2024 (13). | Measure | August 2024 | July 2024 | | --- | --- | --- | | Announcements | 20 | 13 | | Companies | 20 | 13 | | Jobs affected (reported) | 32,502 | 17,388 | | Stores closing | 0 | 0 | [July 2024 layoffs report](/layoffs/reports/2024-07) ## Every announcement August 2024, newest first. Each company links to its full layoffs timeline. Find a company 20 announcements ### August 2024 20 announcements · 32,502 jobs reported 1. Aug 30Aug 30Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=fGbOA7bz5oCvMvj5ZR60J91WICmojOtldT5wnHnB0QE) #### [Apple](/layoffs/apple) Announces layoffs Apple is laying off dozens of employees in its services division, with the exact number undisclosed. - Our coverage:[Apple Makes Workforce Reductions Amid Services Division Challenges](/blog/apple-layoffs-services-division)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_realistic_scene_inside_a_modern_office_at_App_2af3899c-be42-491f-9416-01ffc63f5ee3_3.png) 2. Aug 30Aug 30Layoff #### [Penumbra](/layoffs/penumbra) Cuts 71 jobs Penumbra is closing its Immersive Healthcare division, laying off 71 employees according to a WARN filing, to refocus on its interventional business. - [WARN notice(opens in new tab)](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/layoffs/warn) - Our coverage:[Penumbra Shutters Immersive Healthcare Division, Lays Off 71 Employees](/blog/penumbra-layoffs-immersive-healthcare)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_real_scene_inside_a_modern_tech_office_where__636d762b-3b09-46f8-b5e5-79b460336b30_2.png) 3. Aug 28Aug 28Layoff #### [BioMarin Pharmaceutical](/layoffs/biomarin-pharmaceutical) Cuts 225 jobs BioMarin disclosed in a regulatory filing that about 225 employees will lose their jobs in a restructuring that also scales back Roctavian sales. - Our coverage:[BioMarin Cuts Over 200 Jobs in Major Restructuring Effort](/blog/biomarin-layoffs)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_realistic_scene_inside_a_modern_biotech_offic_74d4e199-332c-4fb1-86d4-0fbdc4bd0300_0.png) 4. Aug 27Aug 27LayoffSpringfield, MA, United States · MA, United States #### [Eastman Chemical Company](/layoffs/eastman-chemical-company) Cuts 60 jobs Eastman Chemical will lay off about 60 workers at its Indian Orchard plant as it discontinues solvent-based resin production. The plant, which employs around 300, will keep making water-based resins. - Our coverage:[Eastman to Lay Off 60 Employees, Closing Specialty Resin Plant in Massachusetts](/blog/eastman-layoffs-specialty-resin-plant) - Our coverage:[Eastman Chemical to Lay Off Dozens of Employees in Springfield](/blog/eastman-chemical-layoffs-springfield)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/laceyk_people_working_at_a_chemical_plant._someone_is_wearing_a_2d5b64d0-f190-4916-9173-6d9b8fe47f3c.png) 5. Aug 27Aug 27LayoffDenver, CO, United States![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww17.wellsfargomedia.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2Ficons%2Fapple-touch-icon_180x180.png&sig=1CNVu5s9awYtGEREB-_Ta1T1Cm2R3Yed-Atu7ObE-8c) #### [Wells Fargo](/layoffs/wells-fargo) Cuts 70 jobs Wells Fargo announced a further round of job cuts affecting 70 employees in Denver, bringing its 2024 Denver-area cuts to 150. Layoffs run from the end of Q3 through year end, with severance offered. - Our coverage:[Wells Fargo Layoffs in Denver Reach 150 Jobs in 2024](/blog/wells-fargo-denver-layoffs-2024)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_realistic_scene_outside_a_Wells_Fargo_office__0ff6b20f-4bf9-4742-a7f2-0230f34c84a9_2.png) 6. Aug 26Aug 26LayoffDubuque, IA, United States #### [Duluth Trading Company](/layoffs/duluth-trading-company) Cuts 74 jobs Duluth Trading Company is closing its Dubuque distribution center and laying off 74 employees as it consolidates into a new automated facility in Georgia. - Our coverage:[Dubuque Leaders Support Workers Affected by Duluth Trading Company Layoffs](/blog/dubuque-leaders-support-workers-duluth-trading-layoffs)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/laceyk_a_bunch_of_people_hanging_out_together_downtown._its_in__ba7d9e70-8e81-4d47-9c9a-fad39e034262.png) 7. Aug 26Aug 26LayoffBeijing, China · Shanghai, China · Dalian, China · China![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fibm.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fadobe-cms%2Fdefault-images%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=71PLHyue9MGa2-XcFAsEqJ_BobwEvnt3PRpWwlcV2vI) #### [IBM](/layoffs/ibm) Cuts 1,000 jobs IBM confirmed it is closing its research and development operations in China, laying off more than 1,000 employees. The company described the move as restructuring to better serve Greater China clients. - Our coverage:[IBM Exits China: Over 1,000 Job Cuts Amid Geopolitical Tensions](/blog/ibm-china-layoffs) - Our coverage:[Tech Layoffs Surge Through Summer 2025](/blog/tech-layoffs-july-august-september-2025-third-quarter)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/drashtigarach_a_bold_realistic_scene_with_the_letters_IBM_pro_2d6a56f5-bb7f-4288-ae53-6ed18846d391_2.png) 8. Aug 26Aug 26LayoffDeerfield, MA, United States #### [Yankee Candle](/layoffs/yankee-candle) Cuts 100 jobs Yankee Candle will lay off about 100 distribution workers in Deerfield, Massachusetts, as part of consolidation led by parent Newell Brands. The distribution center itself will stay open. - [WARN notice(opens in new tab)](https://www.mass.gov/info-details/worker-adjustment-and-retraining-act-warn) - Our coverage:[Yankee Candle Cuts 100 Jobs in Distribution Operations](/blog/yankee-candle-job-cuts)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/laceyk_the_Yankee_Candle_store._Theres_a_sign_on_the_window_tha_dace67ef-c5ca-4a6a-89bc-200ea20a50f1.png) 9. Aug 22Aug 22Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fredfin.com%2Ffavicon.ico%3Fv%3D3) #### [Redfin](/layoffs/redfin) Announces layoffs Redfin laid off fewer than 100 employees, mainly in its Concierge service plus support staff and sales managers, as it shifts toward Redfin Next agents. - Our coverage:[Redfin's Recent Layoffs Reflect Market Pressures in Brokerage Services](/blog/redfin-layoffs-brokerage-services)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/laceyk_a_sign_in_the_front_yard_of_a_home_that_says_LAID_OFF._t_b12ba953-2861-4ff8-a542-adcc2d4fffdf.png) 10. Aug 22Aug 22LayoffMilwaukee, WI, United States #### [University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee](/layoffs/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee) Cuts 36 jobs The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved laying off nearly 36 tenured faculty at UW-Milwaukee due to program eliminations, with one regent opposing. - Our coverage:[Approval of Tenured Faculty Layoffs at UW-Milwaukee Sparks Controversy](/blog/uw-milwaukee-faculty-layoffs)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/laceyk_an_empty_college_classroom_with_papers_everywhere._There_7c41bee0-ca5d-43f0-98a3-568feb0dc5fa.png) 11. Aug 20Aug 20LayoffNorth Kingstown, RI, United States![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dwww.electricboatcompany.co.uk%26sz%3D128) #### [Electric Boat](/layoffs/electric-boat) Cuts 117 jobs Electric Boat filed a WARN notice for about 117 layoffs at its North Kingstown, Rhode Island facility, mostly skilled trades such as welders, shipfitters and pipefitters. - Our coverage:[117 Employees to Be Laid Off at Electric Boat in North Kingstown](/blog/electric-boat-layoffs-2024)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/laceyk_people_in_a_shipyard_working._someone_is_wearing_a_purpl_fb3b9767-47c8-43d4-b2e1-a0093c870e99.png) 12. Aug 20Aug 20Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.gm.com.ico&sig=wjJBbu24GXArrWEjFTSDrXLILv28U4S_ZD5jYo61dls) #### [General Motors](/layoffs/general-motors) Cuts 1,000 jobs General Motors announced it will cut 1,000 jobs to redirect resources toward AI and other technology initiatives. The article says the cuts focus on administrative roles rather than production workers. - Our coverage:[General Motors Cuts 1,000 Jobs to Embrace AI Innovations](/blog/general-motors-job-cuts-ai)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/laceyk_A_bunch_of_people_walking_out_of_a_car_dealership_sad._s_d4bf6f9e-75da-40d1-a9ad-6d6d90a01a69.png) 13. Aug 20Aug 20Layoff #### [GoPro](/layoffs/gopro) Announces layoffs GoPro announced a 15% reduction in its workforce as part of a restructuring to cut operating costs amid falling revenue. - Our coverage:[GoPro to Cut 15% of Workforce in Restructuring Push](/blog/gopro-workforce-cuts-restructuring)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/laceyk_a_person_snowboarding_down_the_mountain_with_snow._they__8ad0dc6c-6544-44ef-999c-744d53b66100.png) 14. Aug 19Aug 19LayoffMissouri City, TX, United States #### [Missouri City](/layoffs/missouri-city) Announces layoffs Missouri City authorized layoffs at its Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre facilities following damage from Hurricane Beryl. City Centre is fully closed during recovery. - Our coverage:[Missouri City to Lay Off Employees from Quail Valley Golf Course and City Centre](/blog/missouri-city-layoffs-quail-valley-city-centre)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/laceyk_a_premier_golf_course._theres_a_caddie_on_a_golf_cart._i_0633bac1-774a-4513-af0f-13639056aa99.png) 15. Aug 15Aug 15Layoff #### [Paramount](/layoffs/paramount) Cuts 2,000 jobs Paramount Global said on its Q2 earnings call that it will cut 15% of its U.S. workforce, about 2,000 employees, ahead of the Skydance merger. Cuts target marketing, legal, finance and other corporate functions. - Our coverage:[Paramount to Lay Off 15% of U.S. Workforce Ahead of Skydance Merger](/blog/paramount-layoffs-us-workforce-skydance-merger) - Our coverage:[Paramount Sued Over Alleged WARN Act Violations During Layoffs](/blog/paramount-warn-law-lawsuit)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/paramount.png) 16. Aug 14Aug 14LayoffTX, United States![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcorporate.exxonmobil.com%26sz%3D128) #### [ExxonMobil](/layoffs/exxonmobil) Cuts 59 jobs ExxonMobil issued layoff notices to 59 employees in Texas, reported to the Texas Workforce Commission, following its acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. - Our coverage:[ExxonMobil Lays Off 59 Employees After $60 Billion Pioneer Acquisition](/blog/exxonmobil-layoffs-2024)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/c52e559b-c6e8-467f-9789-b8b9fb510638.png) 17. Aug 12Aug 12Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dwww.intel.com%26sz%3D128) #### [Intel](/layoffs/intel) Cuts 15,000 jobs Intel announced a workforce reduction of more than 15,000 employees as part of a $10 billion cost-saving plan following a weak second quarter. Cuts are expected to be completed by the end of 2024. - Our coverage:[Intel to Slash 15,000 Jobs in $10 Billion Cost-Cutting Drive](/blog/intel-layoffs-2024) - Our coverage:[Intel Plans to Cut 15,000 Jobs by December 2024](/blog/intel-job-cuts-2024)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/81df30d0-cb44-4d39-bb6d-2b260973cbb6.png) 18. Aug 7Aug 7Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Denterpriseplatform.dell.com%26sz%3D128) #### [Dell](/layoffs/dell) Cuts 12,500 jobs Dell is laying off about 12,500 employees, with sales and management roles heavily affected, as it streamlines go-to-market teams. - Our coverage:[Dell to Lay Off Approximately 12,500 Employees](/blog/dell-layoffs-2024)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/afc11efa-e227-4b19-ab39-eb22f2a0c979.png) 19. Aug 6Aug 6Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.axios.com%2Ficons%2Ffavicon-512.png&sig=J1h9eMu9f9u6ltECY3c-VgFHs22JdNpXBTX612vGy0w) #### [Axios](/layoffs/axios) Cuts 50 jobs Axios announced layoffs affecting around 50 employees via an internal memo from its CEO, citing shifts in media and reader habits. - Our coverage:[Axios Announces Layoffs Amid Strategic Shift in Media Landscape](/blog/axios-layoffs-strategic-shift)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/1a5f462a-4528-4852-9b99-6c19e50cf255.png) 20. Aug 1Aug 1Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-mh.content.disney.io%2Fmatterhorn%2Fassets%2Fapple-touch-icon-2747f4e2a5dd.png&sig=E6YA8Z-b0XbzXdsgZ3q49KxX47oF-Efo7N_qEgXCft0) #### [Disney](/layoffs/disney) Cuts 140 jobs Disney Entertainment Television laid off about 140 employees, with National Geographic, ABC Owned Television Stations, Freeform and linear network operations affected. - Our coverage:[Disney Layoffs Impact 140 Employees; National Geographic Impacted Most](/blog/disney-entertainment-television-layoffs-2024)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/ced99ae4-309a-4c0b-8ca3-a03308054726.png) ## How this report is built What counts, how jobs are counted, and the as-of date ### What counts Every published Layoffs Tracker announcement dated in August 2024: layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates. Each row is one announcement by one company, dated the day the company or a filing first made it public, not the day the cuts take effect. Months follow UTC dates. ### How jobs are counted Jobs affected is counted only when a source states a number. We never estimate one, so every total on this page is a floor: announcements without a stated number are left out of the sum, not counted as zero. ### As-of date Figures are as of November 2, 2026, and the newest change to a August 2024 announcement was on October 2, 2026. Announcements verified later can still be added to this month. An edition needs at least 5 published announcements before it is listed for search engines. ### Data Every row, all months, is in the [CSV](/layoffs/data.csv) and [JSON](/layoffs/data.json) downloads. Filter on the announcement date to rebuild this report. The [tracker methodology](/layoffs#methodology) covers sources and how to cite. ## Data and archives Free to reuse with attribution to Metaintro Every published announcement, all years, one row per event. Column names are stable, and jobs affected are blank where no source states a number. [Download the dataCSV](/layoffs/data.csv)[Download the dataJSON](/layoffs/data.json) Jobs affected are counted only when a source states a number; “Not stated” means none was disclosed. [Methodology, sources and how to cite](/layoffs#methodology) Built for career movement ## Laid off this month? Start the search today. Metaintro matches you to open roles across 50M jobs, so your next application goes to a team that is hiring. [Get started free](/signup)[Estimate your severance](/severance-calculator) - MatchCompare live roles against your current evidence. - PositionTurn proof projects into role-specific applications. - ImproveUse market feedback to keep the skill plan current. 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