California Layoffs — June 2010
Employers in California filed 66 WARN Act notices in June 2010, impacting roughly 4,104 workers — representing a notable rise over May and down 66% versus June 2009. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 24 | 874 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 791 |
| Transportation | 6 | 625 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 503 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 357 |
| Information & Technology | 11 | 341 |
| Retail | 3 | 197 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 169 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 874 workers across 24 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 791 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 11 | 1,497 |
| Los Angeles | 23 | 658 |
| San Bernardino | 2 | 263 |
| Fresno | 1 | 262 |
| Kern | 1 | 241 |
San Diego felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 1,497 workers across 11 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | 3 | 826 |
| San Diego | 3 | 324 |
| Firebaugh | 1 | 262 |
| Bakersfield | 1 | 241 |
| Oceanside | 4 | 232 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Four Seasons Resort Aviara at its Carlsbad facility, reporting 791 affected workers. Gargiulo followed with 262 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.