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JOLTS Layoffs & Discharges Rate
Involuntary separations as a percent of employment, rises sharply ahead of recessions.
The JOLTS Layoffs & Discharges Rate is currently 1.10%, last updated .
1.10%
1W +10.00%1M +10.00%3M +10.00%
Updated 4h agoThe labor market is the backbone of the consumer economy. Rising jobless claims and a climbing unemployment rate are classic late-cycle signals that precede recessions and rate cuts. The Fed has a dual mandate, maximum employment and stable prices, so labor data directly influences the path of monetary policy.
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Recent Data
Download CSV| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1.10% | +10.00% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 1.00% | -9.09% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 1.10% | +10.00% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 1.00% | -16.67% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 1.20% | +9.09% |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 1.10% | -8.33% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 1.20% | +9.09% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 1.10% | -8.33% |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 1.20% | +9.09% |
| May 1, 2025 | 1.10% | +0.00% |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1.10% | +10.00% |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 1.00% | -16.67% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 1.20% | +9.09% |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 1.10% | +0.00% |
| Dec 1, 2024 | 1.10% | -8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 1.20% | +20.00% |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 1.00% | -9.09% |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 1.10% | +0.00% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 1.10% | +0.00% |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 1.10% | +22.22% |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 0.90% | -18.18% |
| May 1, 2024 | 1.10% | +10.00% |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1.00% | +0.00% |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 1.00% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶What is JOLTS Layoffs & Discharges Rate?
Involuntary separations as a percent of employment, rises sharply ahead of recessions.
▶How does JOLTS Layoffs & Discharges Rate relate to labor market?
JOLTS Layoffs & Discharges Rate is part of the Labor Market category. The labor market is the backbone of the consumer economy. Rising jobless claims and a climbing unemployment rate are classic late-cycle signals that precede recessions and rate cuts. The Fed has a dual mandate, maximum employment and stable prices, so labor data directly influences the path of monetary policy.
▶How often is JOLTS Layoffs & Discharges Rate updated?
JOLTS Layoffs & Discharges Rate is updated once per month when the releasing agency publishes new data. Each metric page on Convex shows the exact time of the last data update and provides historical data going back up to five years.
▶Where does Convex source JOLTS Layoffs & Discharges Rate data?
Convex sources JOLTS Layoffs & Discharges Rate data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) API, maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Data is fetched automatically and displayed alongside interactive charts, AI analysis, and historical context.
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