California Layoffs — March 2013
Employers in California recorded 62 WARN Act notices in March 2013, covering approximately 4,039 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and down 4% versus March 2012. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 7 | 1,244 |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 1,131 |
| Transportation | 4 | 463 |
| Retail | 15 | 394 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 279 |
| Utilities | 4 | 244 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 101 |
| Professional Services | 4 | 95 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,244 workers across 7 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 1,131 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 25 | 1,532 |
| San Diego | 5 | 614 |
| Santa Clara | 7 | 603 |
| Orange | 7 | 426 |
| Alameda | 6 | 207 |
Los Angeles absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 1,532 workers across 25 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Inglewood | 1 | 600 |
| San Diego | 4 | 586 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 364 |
| San Jose | 3 | 354 |
| Brea | 2 | 198 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Century Gaming Mngmnt DBA / Hollywood Park Casino at its Inglewood facility, reporting 600 affected workers. Pacific Ship Repair And Fabrication followed with 280 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for California's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.