Total Workers Affected
3,900
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Information Technology
IBM
3,900 workers across 1 WARN notice, primarily in NY - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 3,900
- Workers cut
- 1
- WARN notice
- 1
- State
- 3,900
- Avg / notice
IBM has 1 recorded WARN filing affecting 3,900 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, IBM has 1 recorded filing covering 3,900 workers across 1 state, primarily NY, the 35th-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
IBM put 3,900 workers on WARN notice across 1 filing - the 35th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #35
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 1%
- larger than 99% of tracked employers
- 1
- Recorded WARN filing
- 1
- state affected, led by NY
Where IBM Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
1
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jan 2023
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) 60.0%
3,900 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2023
Mass Layoff
Armonk, NY · Information Technology
Effective: Jan 26, 2023
3,900
workers
Filed Jan 26, 2023
How IBM compares in Information Technology
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meta Platforms | 22,063 | 8 | CA |
| 2 | Microsoft | 20,156 | 16 | WA |
| 3 | 3,957 | 2 | WA | |
| 4 | IBM (this page) | 3,900 | 1 | NY |
| 5 | SAP | 3,000 | 1 | PA |
| 6 | Spotify | 2,100 | 2 | NY |
| 7 | Shopify | 2,100 | 1 | NY |
| 8 | Unity Technologies | 1,920 | 2 | WA |
| 9 | Workday | 1,904 | 2 | CA |
What this means for NY workers
IBM has 1 recorded WARN filing covering 3,900 workers, most recently on Jan 26, 2023.
- 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 NY, where IBM's filings were reported. NY 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 IBM WARN Record
IBM's single WARN Act filing in this dataset covers 3,900 workers, dated Jan 26, 2023. A lone filing is the most common shape in the recorded dataset, though the true worker count can run higher (why). By total workers affected, IBM ranks #3 of 15 tracked employers in NY. Among the 8 other Information Technology employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 2,550 affected workers -- IBM's 3,900 sits well above that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to NY's workforce agency, in the Information Technology sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 3,900 workers per notice, IBM's filings fall into a pattern that resembles full-facility closures or company-wide restructuring, events that can reshape local labor markets for years. This single notice marks a discrete restructuring event rather than a sustained pattern, though workforce changes below the 50-worker WARN floor may have occurred without disclosure.
Workers on NY-based IBM notices should contact the NY 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 IBM laying off workers? ▼
IBM has filed 1 WARN Act notice affecting 3,900 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Jan 26, 2023.
How many people has IBM laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, IBM has affected 3,900 workers total, averaging 3,900 workers per notice.
What states has IBM had layoffs in? ▼
IBM has filed WARN notices in 1 state: NY.
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 IBM 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 IBM's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
IBM has affected 3,900 workers across 1 WARN filing in the Information Technology 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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The full PlainLayoffs employer roster, covering every recorded employer including IBM, is available as CSV. Underlying WARN Act filings are public records; see our methodology for the compilation method.
Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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| Sources | Public state WARN-Act layoff registries |