Total Workers Affected
5,110
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Retail Trade
Sears Holdings
5,110 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in IN - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 5,110
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 2
- States
- 2,555
- Avg / notice
Sears Holdings has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 5,110 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Sears Holdings has 2 recorded filings covering 5,110 workers across 2 states, primarily IN, the 25th-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
Sears Holdings put 5,110 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 25th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #25
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 1%
- larger than 99% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 2
- states affected, led by IN
Where Sears Holdings Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
2
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Feb 2019
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%
5,110 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2019
Facility Closure
Hoffman Estates, IL · Retail Trade
Effective: Feb 11, 2019
5,000
workers
Filed Feb 11, 2019
2008
Facility Closure
Indianapolis (2 locations), IN · Retail Trade
Effective: Jan 11, 2009
110
workers
Filed Oct 15, 2008
How Sears Holdings compares in Retail Trade
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon | 41,418 | 112 | CA |
| 2 | Bed Bath Beyond | 14,000 | 1 | NJ |
| 3 | Walgreens Boots Alliance | 10,000 | 1 | IL |
| 4 | Tuesday Morning | 8,000 | 1 | TX |
| 5 | Sears Holdings (this page) | 5,110 | 2 | IN |
| 6 | Walmart | 4,022 | 17 | WA |
| 7 | Lord and Taylor | 3,500 | 1 | NY |
| 8 | Wayfair | 3,400 | 2 | MA |
| 9 | Pier 1 Imports | 2,683 | 3 | WA |
What this means for IN workers
Sears Holdings has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 5,110 workers, most recently on Feb 11, 2019.
- 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 IN, where Sears Holdings's filings were reported. IN 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 Sears Holdings WARN Record
Sears Holdings has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 5,110 workers between Oct 15, 2008 and Feb 11, 2019. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Sears Holdings ranks #1 of 805 tracked employers in IN. Among the 8 other Retail Trade employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,011 affected workers -- Sears Holdings's 5,110 sits below that group's typical scale. Filings span 2 states, most concentrated in IN (Retail Trade), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 2,555 workers per notice, Sears Holdings's filings fall into a pattern that resembles full-facility closures or company-wide restructuring, events that can reshape local labor markets for years. The 2 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on IN-based Sears Holdings notices should contact the IN 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 Sears Holdings laying off workers? ▼
Sears Holdings has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 5,110 workers across 2 states. The most recent notice was filed on Feb 11, 2019.
How many people has Sears Holdings laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Sears Holdings has affected 5,110 workers total, averaging 2,555 workers per notice.
What states has Sears Holdings had layoffs in? ▼
Sears Holdings has filed WARN notices in 2 states: IL, IN.
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 a Sears Holdings 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 Sears Holdings's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Sears Holdings has affected 5,110 workers across 2 WARN filings in the Retail 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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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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