California Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in California recorded 94 WARN Act notices in December 2011, covering approximately 6,382 workers — marking a sharp increase from November and down 13% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32 | 1,787 |
| Retail | 9 | 1,066 |
| Professional Services | 15 | 1,012 |
| Construction | 2 | 672 |
| Accommodation & Food | 6 | 540 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 244 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 231 |
| Healthcare | 9 | 172 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,787 workers across 32 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 1,066 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino | 6 | 1,160 |
| Los Angeles | 19 | 1,121 |
| Santa Cruz | 3 | 576 |
| Ventura | 6 | 434 |
| Kern | 6 | 396 |
San Bernardino absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 18% of all affected workers with 1,160 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Redondo Beach | 2 | 510 |
| Upland | 1 | 506 |
| Fort Irwin | 2 | 498 |
| Watsonville | 2 | 406 |
| Thousand Oaks | 2 | 366 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Capital Drywall at its Upland facility, reporting 506 affected workers. Northrop Grumman followed with 500 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect 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.