California Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in California posted 66 WARN Act notices in May 2013, affecting an estimated 5,214 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and up 28% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21 | 1,441 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 1,209 |
| Transportation | 6 | 534 |
| Agriculture | 5 | 510 |
| Utilities | 11 | 498 |
| Healthcare | 7 | 304 |
| Retail | 5 | 214 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 174 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,441 workers across 21 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 1,209 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 22 | 1,622 |
| San Bernardino | 2 | 867 |
| Santa Clara | 6 | 535 |
| Ventura | 4 | 395 |
| Sacramento | 3 | 365 |
Los Angeles was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 31% of all affected workers with 1,622 workers across 22 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Irwin | 1 | 768 |
| Los Angeles | 6 | 702 |
| Oxnard | 4 | 395 |
| Sacramento | 2 | 322 |
| San Jose | 2 | 300 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Northrop Grumman Technical Srvcs (Lss Contract) at its Fort Irwin facility, reporting 768 affected workers. Campbells Soup Supply followed with 320 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.