Total Workers Affected
367
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Wholesale Trade
Essendant
367 workers across 4 WARN notices, primarily in FL - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 367
- Workers cut
- 4
- WARN notices
- 3
- States
- 92
- Avg / notice
Essendant has 4 recorded WARN filings affecting 367 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Essendant has 4 recorded filings covering 367 workers across 3 states, primarily FL, the 538th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Essendant put 367 workers on WARN notice across 4 filings - the 538th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #538
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 8%
- larger than 92% of tracked employers
- 4
- Recorded WARN filings
- 3
- states affected, led by FL
Where Essendant Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
4
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Sep 2025
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
367 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2025
Mass Layoff
Redlands Ave Perris, CA · Wholesale Trade
Effective: Sep 4, 2025
146
workers
Filed Sep 4, 2025
Mass Layoff
Orlando, FL · Information Technology
Effective: Dec 31, 2025
73
workers
Filed Sep 4, 2025
2024
Facility Closure
Anne Arundel, MD · Wholesale Trade
Effective: May 17, 2024
101
workers
Filed Mar 11, 2024
2023
Mass Layoff
Medley, FL · Transportation & Warehousing
Effective: Jan 31, 2024
47
workers
Filed Nov 28, 2023
How Essendant compares in Wholesale Trade
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic National Distributing Company | 2,473 | 9 | CA |
| 2 | Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream | 914 | 2 | CA |
| 3 | Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc - Modesto | 765 | 1 | CA |
| 4 | Sony DADC US | 681 | 3 | IN |
| 5 | Pitney Bowes | 667 | 7 | IN |
| 6 | Manna Beverages MBV-CA LLC | 638 | 6 | CA |
| 7 | Monarch Beverage Co., EF Transit, Inc. & Monarch Beverage Co., EF Transit, Inc. & Monarch Medical Center | 633 | 1 | IN |
| 8 | AT&T | 403 | 4 | FL |
| 9 | Essendant (this page) | 367 | 4 | FL |
What this means for FL workers
Essendant has 4 recorded WARN filings covering 367 workers, most recently on Sep 4, 2025.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in FL, where Essendant's filings were reported. FL layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Essendant WARN Record
Essendant has 4 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 367 workers between Nov 28, 2023 and Sep 4, 2025. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Essendant ranks #20 of 285 tracked employers in FL. Among the 8 other Wholesale Trade employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 674 affected workers -- Essendant's 367 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 3 states, most concentrated in FL (Wholesale Trade), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 92 workers per notice, Essendant's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. The 4 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on FL-based Essendant notices should contact the FL workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Essendant laying off workers? ▼
Essendant has filed 4 WARN Act notices affecting 367 workers across 3 states. The most recent notice was filed on Sep 4, 2025.
How many people has Essendant laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Essendant has affected 367 workers total, averaging 92 workers per notice.
What states has Essendant had layoffs in? ▼
Essendant has filed WARN notices in 3 states: CA, FL, MD.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after an Essendant layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Essendant's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Essendant has affected 367 workers across 4 WARN filings in the Wholesale Trade sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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