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March 2025 Layoffs Report: 275,000 Job Cuts Hit Highest Level Since 2020

Apr 3, 2025 • 12 min read

Layoff Reports

March 2025 Layoffs Report: 275,000 Job Cuts Hit Highest Level Since 2020

U.S. employers announced 275,240 layoffs in March 2025, surging 60% from February. Federal government cuts escalated to 216,670 via DOGE (27 agencies). Technology 15,055, retail 11,709. Highest mon…