California Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in California filed 139 WARN Act notices in April 2009, impacting roughly 8,160 workers — representing a pullback from March. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 59 | 2,955 |
| Retail | 18 | 1,415 |
| Finance & Insurance | 15 | 1,086 |
| Information & Technology | 21 | 1,033 |
| Healthcare | 10 | 936 |
| Transportation | 5 | 301 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 105 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 88 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 2,955 workers across 59 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 1,415 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 20 | 1,627 |
| Los Angeles | 32 | 1,384 |
| Orange | 27 | 1,346 |
| San Diego | 8 | 717 |
| Alameda | 9 | 573 |
Santa Clara absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 20% of all affected workers with 1,627 workers across 20 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 11 | 567 |
| Los Gatos | 1 | 500 |
| San Francisco | 6 | 479 |
| Irvine | 6 | 437 |
| San Diego | 3 | 381 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Community Hospital Of Los Gatos at its Los Gatos facility, reporting 500 affected workers. Netapp followed with 251 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for California's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by California. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all California WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.