Total Workers Affected
449
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
Thermo Fisher Scientific
449 workers across 6 WARN notices, primarily in CA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 449
- Workers cut
- 6
- WARN notices
- 3
- States
- 75
- Avg / notice
Thermo Fisher Scientific has 6 recorded WARN filings affecting 449 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Thermo Fisher Scientific has 6 recorded filings covering 449 workers across 3 states, primarily CA, the 413th-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
Thermo Fisher Scientific put 449 workers on WARN notice across 6 filings - the 413th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #413
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 6%
- larger than 94% of tracked employers
- 6
- Recorded WARN filings
- 3
- states affected, led by CA
Where Thermo Fisher Scientific Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
6
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jan 2026
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%
449 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2026
Mass Layoff
Van Allen Way Carlsbad, CA · Professional & Technical Services
Effective: Jan 27, 2026
173
workers
Filed Jan 27, 2026
2025
Mass Layoff
Newton Dr Carlsbad, CA · Manufacturing
Effective: Jul 29, 2025
52
workers
Filed Jul 29, 2025
Mass Layoff
Van Allen Way Carlsbad, CA · Manufacturing
Effective: Jul 29, 2025
33
workers
Filed Jul 29, 2025
Mass Layoff
Orlando, FL · Health Care & Social Assistance
Effective: Jun 28, 2025
59
workers
Filed Apr 29, 2025
2023
Mass Layoff
Alachua, FL · Information Technology
Effective: Oct 9, 2023
18
workers
Filed Aug 8, 2023
2009
Facility Closure
Indianapolis, IN · Health Care & Social Assistance
Effective: Dec 31, 2009
114
workers
Filed Jun 8, 2009
How Thermo Fisher Scientific compares in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 33,263 | 54 | WA |
| 2 | Intel | 27,438 | 5 | TX |
| 3 | Nokia | 14,000 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Rivian Automotive | 6,700 | 1 | IL |
| 5 | Dell Technologies | 6,650 | 1 | TX |
| 6 | General Motors | 4,000 | 1 | MI |
| 7 | HP | 4,000 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Ford Motor | 3,000 | 1 | MI |
| 9 | Thermo Fisher Scientific (this page) | 449 | 6 | CA |
What this means for CA workers
Thermo Fisher Scientific has 6 recorded WARN filings covering 449 workers, most recently on Jan 27, 2026.
- 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 CA, where Thermo Fisher Scientific's filings were reported. CA 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific WARN Record
With 6 separate WARN Act filings in this dataset, Thermo Fisher Scientific has one of the more extensive recorded layoff-notice histories, covering 449 workers from Jun 8, 2009 through Jan 27, 2026, and even that likely understates the real total (why). By total workers affected, Thermo Fisher Scientific ranks #48 of 630 tracked employers in CA. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- Thermo Fisher Scientific's 449 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 3 states, most concentrated in CA (Manufacturing), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 75 workers per notice, Thermo Fisher Scientific's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. With 6 separate recorded filings, this is not an isolated event, the cadence of notices points to recurring workforce adjustment tied to industry cycles, merger integration, or capacity right-sizing.
Workers on CA-based Thermo Fisher Scientific notices should contact the CA 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific laying off workers? ▼
Thermo Fisher Scientific has filed 6 WARN Act notices affecting 449 workers across 3 states. The most recent notice was filed on Jan 27, 2026.
How many people has Thermo Fisher Scientific laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Thermo Fisher Scientific has affected 449 workers total, averaging 75 workers per notice.
What states has Thermo Fisher Scientific had layoffs in? ▼
Thermo Fisher Scientific has filed WARN notices in 3 states: CA, FL, 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Thermo Fisher Scientific has affected 449 workers across 6 WARN filings in the Manufacturing 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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