Market validation

Workforce Layoff Notice Monitor

A proposed API and CSV feed product for teams that need public WARN layoff notices normalized by employer, worksite, location, separation date, affected worker count, action type, and source.

GET /v1/workforce/warn-notices?state=CA&since=2026-07-01&min_affected=50
{
  "data": [
    {
      "noticeDate": "2026-07-01",
      "employer": "Sample Robotics Inc",
      "site": "Sample Robotics Fremont",
      "city": "Fremont",
      "state": "CA",
      "layoffStartDate": "2026-09-02",
      "affectedWorkers": 128,
      "action": "layoff",
      "source": "California EDD WARN"
    }
  ],
  "meta": { "sampleOnly": true, "market": "workforce-layoffs" }
}

Validation Thesis

This concept is only built further if tracked requests, demo clicks, or marketplace intent justify the build.

Public Data Sources

The initial product would normalize public records into stable polling endpoints and exports.

Buyer Workflows

These are the specific self-serve workflows this page is testing before any backend is built.

Employer layoff alert feed

Normalize WARN notices by employer, site, state, action, separation date, and affected-worker count for watchlists.

Recruiting and outplacement trigger

Route upcoming layoff notices into recruiting, outplacement, or workforce-services workflows without scraping state pages manually.

Sales territory signal export

Refresh CSV snapshots for teams monitoring restructuring, site closures, and employer-risk signals by region.

Specific Workflow Tests

These pages test sharper buyer searches before implementation.

Monetization Hypothesis

Pricing only becomes meaningful after tracked demand appears. The first offer should stay narrow and low-touch.

Validation FAQ

Is this WARN layoff notice API live?

No. This is a validation page. Build priority depends on tracked request, sample-download, demo, and paid-API intent.

Would it include employee-level personal data or legal advice?

No. The proposed product would normalize public employer notice records and source links only. Buyers remain responsible for legal, employment, outreach, and policy decisions.