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California Layoff Tracker

WARN Act filings filed with the California EDD.

Last updated: Aug 31, 2026 · Showing last 24 months

California has recorded 147 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 7,817 workers across 87 companies. The most active filer is Yerba Mate with 13 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and Alameda. Of these, 47 involved facility closures and 100 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Jun 26, 2026 through Aug 24, 2026. Employers provided an average of 58 days notice before the effective date. Manufacturing accounts for the largest share of affected workers at 23%. The five largest employers account for 21 percent of the 7,817 workers affected in this window, led by LeeMAH Electronics with 417.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
7,817
Filings
147
Companies Affected
87
Avg Workers / Filing
53
Top Employer
LeeMAH Electronics
417 workers
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Largest filing this month Jabil 382 workers

Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 325/mo

Top Cities

Year-over-Year

2026 YTD
7,817

Closure vs. Layoff

Closures — 32% Layoffs — 68%
32%
68%

Filings by Industry

Manufacturing 1,806 workers (23%)
Accommodation & Food Services 975 workers (12%)
Professional & Technical Services 867 workers (11%)
Finance & Insurance 576 workers (7%)
Transportation & Warehousing 570 workers (7%)
Healthcare & Social Assistance 477 workers (6%)
Administrative & Support Services 438 workers (6%)
Retail Trade 409 workers (5%)

Top Employers Filing in California

Laid off in California?

If your employer filed a WARN notice in California, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the California EDD as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.

File for California Unemployment Insurance

Apply online at the California EDD. You may be eligible before your last day.

COBRA and Health Coverage

Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Your Rights Under the WARN Act

Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.

Career Services and Training

Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.

Find Your Local Job Center

America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.

About This Data

California has expanded 'mini-WARN' requirements with lower thresholds than the federal standard. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the California EDD. Filings through Aug 24, 2026. View source data at California EDD →

WARN Act rules in California

California has its own layoff notice law on top of the federal WARN Act, the California WARN Act. An employer has to satisfy both, so the stricter rule is the one that applies to you.

77%

of California employers gave the full 60 days notice

Measured across 145 filings where both the notice date and the layoff date are on record. Median 60 days.

Notice required
60 days
Employers covered
Any industrial or commercial facility employing 75 or more people at any time in the preceding 12 months.
What triggers notice
A mass layoff of 50 or more employees in 30 days, a relocation of operations 100 or more miles away, or a cessation of operations.
Statute
Cal. Lab. Code 1400-1408
If an employer does not comply
Back pay and lost benefits for up to 60 days, plus a civil penalty of up to $500 per day of violation.
Administered by
California Employment Development Department

How California differs from federal WARN

Covers employers at 75 employees rather than 100, and triggers on any layoff of 50 or more in 30 days with no percentage-of-workforce test. Relocation 100 or more miles away is its own trigger.

Federal WARN, for comparison, covers employers with 100 or more employees and requires 60 days notice.

Why short notice is not automatically a violation

WARN allows reduced notice for unforeseeable business circumstances, faltering companies seeking capital, and natural disasters. An employer relying on one of those has to say so in the notice. What the 23 percent figure shows is that the 60 days people expect is not what they typically get.

Source: California Employment Development Department. Checked 2026-08-10. Plain-language summary, not legal advice. State legislatures amend these rules; confirm the current text before relying on it.

Recent California Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyCityTypeWorkersEffectiveFiled
BFG Supply San Bernardino
2552 Shenandoah Way San Bernardino CA 92407
 Layoff 37 2026-10-25 2026-08-24
BFG Supply Yolo
3740 Seaport Boulevard, Suite 10 West Sacramento CA 95691
 Layoff 2 2026-10-25 2026-08-24
Blue Shield of California 8x in 12 mo Alameda
601 12th Street Oakland CA 94607
 Layoff 25 2026-10-20 2026-08-21
Blue Shield of California 8x in 12 mo El Dorado
4203 Town Center Blvd., Building C El Dorado Hills CA 95762
 Layoff 1 2026-10-20 2026-08-21
Blue Shield of California 8x in 12 mo El Dorado
4203 Town Center Blvd., Building B El Dorado Hills CA 95672
 Layoff 12 2026-10-20 2026-08-21
Blue Shield of California 8x in 12 mo Los Angeles
3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806
 Layoff 8 2026-10-20 2026-08-21
Blue Shield of California 8x in 12 mo Los Angeles
6300 Canoga Avenue Woodland Hills CA 91367
 Layoff 3 2026-10-20 2026-08-21
Blue Shield of California 8x in 12 mo Sacramento
3300 Zinfandel Drive Rancho Cordova CA 95670
 Layoff 5 2026-10-20 2026-08-21
Blue Shield of California 8x in 12 mo San Diego
3131 Camino Del Rio, Suite #1300 San Diego CA 92108
 Layoff 4 2026-10-20 2026-08-21
Blue Shield of California 8x in 12 mo San Joaquin
3021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway Lodi CA 95240
 Layoff 2 2026-10-20 2026-08-21
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