--- title: "January 2025 Layoffs Report | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs/reports/2025-01" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Monthly layoffs report # January 2025 Layoffs: Companies, Jobs Cut & Closures As of November 2, 2026, the Metaintro Layoffs Tracker recorded 18 layoff and closure announcements in January 2025, affecting at least 8,178 jobs where a source states a number (13 of 18 state one). It also recorded 1 return-to-office mandate. Last updated Oct 2, 2026 [All monthly reports](/layoffs/reports)[This year's tracker](/layoffs) January 2025 at a glance **Announcements** : 19 **Companies** : 18 **Jobs affected (reported)** : 8,178 **Stores closing** : 27 **Layoffs** : 17 **Store closures** : 1 **Return-to-office mandates** : 1 Jobs affected are as reported by each source, summed over the 13 of 19 announcements that state a number. Latest announcement Jan 30, 2025 ## Most jobs affected Companies ranked by jobs reported affected in January 2025 1. 1![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmeta.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=R6jRrjDigyIAB_1xdECZLF38-_rzP_n_uvoCOkIoNBg) [Meta](/layoffs/meta)1 announcement3,600 2. 2[ArcelorMittal South Africa](/layoffs/arcelormittal-south-africa)1 announcement2,500 3. 3[Tesco](/layoffs/tesco)1 announcement400 4. 4[Grinnell Window Plant](/layoffs/grinnell-window-plant)1 announcement300 5. 5![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.stripeassets.com%2Ffzn2n1nzq965%2F4vVgZi0ZMoEzOhkcv7EVwK%2F8cce6fdcf2733b2ec8e99548908847ed%2Ffavicon.png%3Fw%3D180%26h%3D180&sig=0jTlamdALH2IY0KrPNX-RFS89bFZl8v7agVDGYaeBZc) [Stripe](/layoffs/stripe)1 announcement300 6. 6[Legoland Florida](/layoffs/legoland-florida)1 announcement234 7. 7![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Falbertsons.com%2Fhome%2Ffavicons%2Falbertsons.ico) [Albertsons](/layoffs/albertsons)1 announcement225 8. 8![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fubisoft.com%2Ffavicon.ico%3Ffavicon.2o5xx_22l-eve.ico) [Ubisoft](/layoffs/ubisoft)1 announcement185 9. 9[Swiss Steel Group](/layoffs/swiss-steel-group)1 announcement130 10. 10![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.clevelandclinic.org%2Fassets%2Fimgs%2Ftouch-icon-iphone-retina.png&sig=K_Bfl_xhMJZhZI_XP9zRh9FXh8JGwLp6VAWq_Kcg35A) [Cleveland Clinic](/layoffs/cleveland-clinic)1 announcement114 ## By type Layoffs, store closures, and return-to-office mandates in January 2025 | Type | Announcements | Share | Jobs reported | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Layoffs | 17 | 89% | 8,178 | | Store closures | 1 | 5% | 0 | | Return-to-office mandates | 1 | 5% | 0 | ## By state US states named in January 2025 announcements 3 of 19 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 | | --- | --- | --- | | Alabama | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Arkansas | 1 | Layoff notice contact(opens in new tab) | | California | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Colorado | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Florida | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Georgia | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Idaho | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Illinois | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Iowa | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Massachusetts | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | New Jersey | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Ohio | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Oregon | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Pennsylvania | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Texas | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Utah | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | | Virginia | 1 | WARN notices(opens in new tab) | [WARN notices for every state](/warn-notices) ## Against December 2024 Month over month, from the same tracker January 2025 has 19 announcements, 12 more than December 2024 (7). | Measure | January 2025 | December 2024 | | --- | --- | --- | | Announcements | 19 | 7 | | Companies | 18 | 7 | | Jobs affected (reported) | 8,178 | 85,112 | | Stores closing | 27 | 0 | [December 2024 layoffs report](/layoffs/reports/2024-12) ## Every announcement January 2025, newest first. Each company links to its full layoffs timeline. Find a company 19 announcements ### January 2025 19 announcements · 8,178 jobs reported 1. Jan 30Jan 30LayoffFL, United States #### [Legoland Florida](/layoffs/legoland-florida) Cuts 234 jobs Legoland Florida announced it is laying off 234 employees, mostly performers. - Our coverage:[Legoland Florida to Lay Off 234 Performers Amid Industry Challenges](/blog/legoland-florida-layoffs)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/legoland.png) 2. Jan 30Jan 30Layoff #### [Tesco](/layoffs/tesco) Cuts 400 jobs Tesco announced it will cut 400 jobs, mainly support roles, as part of a streamlining effort. - Our coverage:[Tesco Announces 400 Job Cuts Amid Streamlining Efforts](/blog/tesco-job-cuts-business-streamlining)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/tesco.png) 3. Jan 29Jan 29Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Falbertsons.com%2Fhome%2Ffavicons%2Falbertsons.ico) #### [Albertsons](/layoffs/albertsons) Cuts 225 jobs Albertsons is cutting 225 administrative positions in its Safeway division. - Our coverage:[Albertsons Cuts 225 Jobs at Safeway for Cost Savings](/blog/albertsons-safeway-job-cuts)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/supermarket-1.png) 4. Jan 29Jan 29Layoff #### [Kohl's](/layoffs/kohls) Announces layoffs Kohl's announced layoffs affecting employees in various departments as part of a plan to stabilize finances. - Our coverage:[Kohl's Navigates Challenges with Job Cuts Amid Retail Transformation](/blog/kohls-layoffs-business-expert-customer)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/kohl.png) 5. Jan 28Jan 28Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.clevelandclinic.org%2Fassets%2Fimgs%2Ftouch-icon-iphone-retina.png&sig=K_Bfl_xhMJZhZI_XP9zRh9FXh8JGwLp6VAWq_Kcg35A) #### [Cleveland Clinic](/layoffs/cleveland-clinic) Cuts 114 jobs Cleveland Clinic announced it will lay off 114 employees, citing financial challenges. - Our coverage:[Cleveland Clinic Lays Off 114 Employees Amid Financial Struggles](/blog/cleveland-clinic-layoffs-financial-challenges)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/cleveland.png) 6. Jan 28Jan 28Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fubisoft.com%2Ffavicon.ico%3Ffavicon.2o5xx_22l-eve.ico) #### [Ubisoft](/layoffs/ubisoft) Cuts 185 jobs Ubisoft confirmed 185 layoffs as part of a restructuring that includes closing studios, including the former DJ Hero studio. - Our coverage:[Ubisoft Lays Off 185 Employees as Studios Close](/blog/ubisoft-layoffs-studio-closures)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/ubisoft.png) 7. Jan 27Jan 27LayoffSwitzerland![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ubs.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fubs%2Ffit%2Fdesign%2Fresources%2Fimg%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.20260313.png&sig=MoSAn0hErvPxFnCDnBOG2IxgZQ2QSV7roXQxxgjQyYQ) #### [UBS](/layoffs/ubs) Announces layoffs UBS is cutting jobs in Switzerland as it integrates Credit Suisse. - Our coverage:[UBS Job Cuts Signal Major Shift in Banking After Credit Suisse Merger](/blog/ubs-job-cuts-credit-suisse)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/ubs.png) 8. Jan 23Jan 23LayoffUnited States![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fchanel.com.ico&sig=hP7Mju_jVXIjQz3LKdlnuVQ-TSKCGlij5ij6KyNYnYQ) #### [Chanel](/layoffs/chanel) Cuts 70 jobs Chanel is cutting 70 employees in the United States as luxury demand softens. - Our coverage:[Chanel Lays Off 70 Employees as Luxury Market Struggles](/blog/chanel-job-cuts-luxury-market)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/chanel.png) 9. Jan 22Jan 22LayoffGrinnell, IA, United States #### [Grinnell Window Plant](/layoffs/grinnell-window-plant) Cuts 300 jobs Grinnell Window Plant, an Iowa window manufacturer, plans to lay off nearly 300 workers because of weaker demand, with severance and placement help promised. - Our coverage:[Grinnell Window Plant to Lay Off Nearly 300 Workers Amid Market Changes](/blog/grinnell-window-plant-layoffs)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/glassplant.png) 10. Jan 22Jan 22Layoff #### [Landus](/layoffs/landus) Announces layoffs Iowa-based agricultural co-operative Landus is laying off part of its workforce amid economic uncertainty and offering transition support to affected employees. - Our coverage:[Landus Ag Co-op Workforce Reductions Amid Market Changes](/blog/landus-ag-co-op-layoffs)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/farm.png) 11. Jan 22Jan 22Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.stripeassets.com%2Ffzn2n1nzq965%2F4vVgZi0ZMoEzOhkcv7EVwK%2F8cce6fdcf2733b2ec8e99548908847ed%2Ffavicon.png%3Fw%3D180%26h%3D180&sig=0jTlamdALH2IY0KrPNX-RFS89bFZl8v7agVDGYaeBZc) #### [Stripe](/layoffs/stripe) Cuts 300 jobs Stripe announced it is laying off about 300 employees, concentrated in product, engineering and operations roles. - Our coverage:[Stripe Lays Off 300 as Tech Sector Faces Challenges](/blog/stripe-layoffs-2025)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/stripe.png) 12. Jan 20Jan 20Layoff #### [Mesa Public Schools](/layoffs/mesa-public-schools) Cuts 40 jobs Mesa Public Schools is considering eliminating 40 more teaching and support positions because of declining enrollment, after an earlier cut of 70 positions. - Our coverage:[Mesa Public Schools Faces Job Cuts Amid Enrollment Decline](/blog/mesa-public-schools-job-cuts)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/classroom-2.png) 13. Jan 20Jan 20Return to office #### [U.S. federal government](/layoffs/u-s-federal-government) Return-to-office mandate President Trump signed an executive order ending remote work for federal employees. - Our coverage:[California Battles Remote Work](/blog/california-remote-work-newsom-union-fight-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/california-remote-work-newsom-union-fight-2026.png) 14. Jan 16Jan 16Layoff #### [Wensleydale Creamery](/layoffs/wensleydale-creamery) Cuts 80 jobs Wensleydale Creamery plans to cut 80 cheese-packing jobs citing rising costs and shifting demand, and is seeking a buyer that could save the roles. - Our coverage:[Wensleydale Creamery Facing Layoffs: 80 Cheese Jobs at Risk](/blog/wensleydale-creamery-layoffs)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/chef.png) 15. Jan 15Jan 15Layoff![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmeta.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=R6jRrjDigyIAB_1xdECZLF38-_rzP_n_uvoCOkIoNBg) #### [Meta](/layoffs/meta) Cuts 3,600 jobs Meta cut 3,600 positions early in the year, aimed at what its CEO called low performers. - Our coverage:[Meta Prepares for Major Layoffs Amid Financial Challenges](/blog/meta-layoffs-zuckerberg-warns) - Our coverage:[Meta Lays Off Another 5% of Workforce Amid Ongoing Tech Uncertainties](/blog/meta-layoffs-2025) - Our coverage:[Tech Layoffs Hit 160000 Workers in 2025](/blog/tech-layoffs-2025-workers-ai-restructuring)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/markzuckerburg.png) 16. Jan 15Jan 15LayoffEmmenbrücke, Switzerland #### [Swiss Steel Group](/layoffs/swiss-steel-group) Cuts 130 jobs Swiss Steel announced a job cut affecting 130 positions in Emmenbrücke as part of efficiency measures. - Our coverage:[Swiss Steel Cuts 130 Jobs in Emmenbrücke Amid Market Challenges](/blog/swiss-steel-job-cuts-emmenbruecke)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/swisssteel.png) 17. Jan 14Jan 14LayoffSouth Africa #### [ArcelorMittal South Africa](/layoffs/arcelormittal-south-africa) Cuts 2,500 jobs ArcelorMittal South Africa plans to close its Longs Steel business, which could eliminate as many as 2,500 jobs. - Our coverage:[ArcelorMittal South Africa to Close Longs Steel Division Amid Job Cuts](/blog/arcelormittal-closes-longs-steel)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/steel.png) 18. Jan 6Jan 6Layoff![](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsolaredge.com%2Fus%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fsolaredge%2Ffavicon.ico) #### [SolarEdge](/layoffs/solaredge) Announces layoffs SolarEdge under new CEO Tamer Fadl announced another round of layoffs, described as the fourth in under six months; no numbers were given. - Our coverage:[SolarEdge's Continued Layoff Challenges Under New CEO](/blog/solaredge-layoffs-new-ceo)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/solaredge.png) 19. Jan 1Jan 1Store closureAL, United States · AR, United States · CA, United States · CO, United States · GA, United States · ID, United States · IL, United States · MA, United States · NJ, United States · OH, United States · OR, United States · PA, United States · TX, United States · UT, United States · VA, United States #### [Kohl's](/layoffs/kohls) Closes 27 stores Kohl's closed 27 underperforming stores across 15 states, all shut by April 2025, and also closed its San Bernardino e-commerce fulfillment center in May 2025. Affected associates were offered severance or transfers. - Our coverage:[Kohl's Shutters 27 Stores Across 15 States — Over 1,100 Locations Now Under Pressure to Perform](/blog/kohls-27-store-closures-15-states-1100-locations-retail-jobs-2026)![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:640:480/q:80/plain/images/stores.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 January 2025: 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 January 2025 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. 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