United States: JOLTS - Quit

Macro

2026-06-02

Description

The United States JOLTS Quits data is derived from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This indicator reflects the total number of employees who voluntarily leave their jobs within a specific period and is often used to assess labor market fluidity and employee confidence. Generally, higher quit numbers indicate increased worker confidence in finding new employment, potentially signaling a vibrant labor market and economic growth. Conversely, lower quit numbers may suggest increased economic uncertainty or a greater emphasis on job security among workers.

The JOLTS Quits data covers all businesses across all states in the U.S., from small enterprises to large corporations, and includes all non-farm industries, such as manufacturing, services, and finance.

This data is released monthly, providing insights into the quitting situation of the previous month and is typically published alongside data on job openings and hires.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

In Q2 (April) of 2026, the US JOLTS voluntary quits dropped to 2.977 million, falling far short of the previous 3.171 million and market expectations, marking a new low since the second half of 2020. Despite a contrarian surge in job openings during the same period, the quits rate declined to 1.9%, highlighting weak confidence among workers in job-hopping. The labor market is exhibiting a rigid state of "low hiring, low firing," which may further cool wage inflation pressures.

AI Data Insight

In Q2 (April) of 2026, the US JOLTS voluntary quits dropped to 2.977 million, falling far short of the previous 3.171 million and market expectations, marking a new low since the second half of 2020. Despite a contrarian surge in job openings during the same period, the quits rate declined to 1.9%, highlighting weak confidence among workers in job-hopping. The labor market is exhibiting a rigid state of "low hiring, low firing," which may further cool wage inflation pressures.

Description

The United States JOLTS Quits data is derived from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This indicator reflects the total number of employees who voluntarily leave their jobs within a specific period and is often used to assess labor market fluidity and employee confidence. Generally, higher quit numbers indicate increased worker confidence in finding new employment, potentially signaling a vibrant labor market and economic growth. Conversely, lower quit numbers may suggest increased economic uncertainty or a greater emphasis on job security among workers.

The JOLTS Quits data covers all businesses across all states in the U.S., from small enterprises to large corporations, and includes all non-farm industries, such as manufacturing, services, and finance.

This data is released monthly, providing insights into the quitting situation of the previous month and is typically published alongside data on job openings and hires.

Published by
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
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