Question 1

How does EjectSeat predict layoffs?

Accepted Answer

EjectSeat reads SEC filings (8-K, 10-K, 10-Q), earnings call transcripts, and Tier A/B media (Reuters, Bloomberg, FT, WSJ) for any US-listed public company. A single Claude Sonnet AI call analyses the full evidence bundle and returns a risk score, state classification (CLEAR / WATCH / LIKELY / ACTIVE), and forward-looking signals including hiring freezes, executive departures, and restructuring charges.

Question 2

Is EjectSeat accurate for predicting layoffs before they are announced?

Accepted Answer

EjectSeat surfaces predictive signals — hiring freezes, executive departures, cost-cutting language, and restructuring charges — that typically precede formal layoff announcements by 30–90 days. Scores are based only on public filings and verified Tier A/B media; no social media or unverified sources are used.

Question 3

Which companies does EjectSeat cover?

Accepted Answer

EjectSeat covers US-listed public companies and Foreign Private Issuers (FPIs) that file with the SEC, including companies listed on NYSE, NASDAQ, and those filing 20-F and 6-K forms.

Question 4

What does the ACTIVE layoff state mean?

Accepted Answer

ACTIVE means a confirmed layoff event was announced in an official SEC filing (8-K Item 2.05) or verified Tier A media within the last 90 days, OR a named multi-year restructuring programme is currently mid-cycle, OR the company has filed for bankruptcy. ACTIVE scores range from 60–90 out of 100.

Question 5

What are the early warning signs that a company might lay off workers?

Accepted Answer

The strongest leading indicators are: (1) an explicit hiring freeze on an earnings call, (2) clustered executive departures (CFO, CTO, CPO) within a 3-month window, (3) office lease terminations or facility consolidations, (4) restructuring charges in quarterly XBRL filings, (5) CEO language about 'path to profitability' or 'right-sizing the cost structure'. EjectSeat detects all five automatically.

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