Total Workers Affected
3,400
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Retail Trade
Wayfair
3,400 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in MA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 3,400
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 1,700
- Avg / notice
Wayfair has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 3,400 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Wayfair has 2 recorded filings covering 3,400 workers across 1 state, primarily MA, the 42nd-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
Wayfair put 3,400 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 42nd-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #42
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 1%
- larger than 99% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 1
- state affected, led by MA
Where Wayfair 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
Jan 2024
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%
3,400 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2024
Mass Layoff
Boston, MA · Retail Trade
Effective: Jan 19, 2024
1,650
workers
Filed Jan 19, 2024
2023
Mass Layoff
Boston, MA · Retail Trade
Effective: Jan 19, 2023
1,750
workers
Filed Jan 19, 2023
How Wayfair 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 | 5,110 | 2 | IN |
| 6 | Walmart | 4,022 | 17 | WA |
| 7 | Lord and Taylor | 3,500 | 1 | NY |
| 8 | Wayfair (this page) | 3,400 | 2 | MA |
| 9 | Pier 1 Imports | 2,683 | 3 | WA |
What this means for MA workers
Wayfair has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 3,400 workers, most recently on Jan 19, 2024.
- 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 MA, where Wayfair's filings were reported. MA 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 Wayfair WARN Record
Wayfair has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 3,400 workers between Jan 19, 2023 and Jan 19, 2024. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). Among the 8 other Retail Trade employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,555 affected workers -- Wayfair's 3,400 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to MA's workforce agency, in the Retail Trade sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 1,700 workers per notice, Wayfair'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 MA-based Wayfair notices should contact the MA 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 Wayfair laying off workers? ▼
Wayfair has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 3,400 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Jan 19, 2024.
How many people has Wayfair laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Wayfair has affected 3,400 workers total, averaging 1,700 workers per notice.
What states has Wayfair had layoffs in? ▼
Wayfair has filed WARN notices in 1 state: MA.
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 Wayfair 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 Wayfair's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Wayfair has affected 3,400 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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The full PlainLayoffs employer roster, covering every recorded employer including Wayfair, 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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