Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says

With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire no-fire labor market, the data suggests that the layoff part of the equation could be stepping up.

# Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire no-fire labor market, the data suggests that the layoff part of the equation could be stepping up. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/layoff-and-hiring-announcements-hit-their-worst-january-levels-since-2009-challenger-says.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*