California Layoffs — November 2013
Employers in California posted 57 WARN Act notices in November 2013, affecting an estimated 5,055 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 23% versus November 2012. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 1,492 |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 1,432 |
| Information & Technology | 15 | 663 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 601 |
| Government | 1 | 296 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 234 |
| Transportation | 2 | 167 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 90 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,492 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 1,432 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa | 1 | 1,396 |
| Los Angeles | 12 | 829 |
| Contra Costa | 2 | 601 |
| Kern | 2 | 530 |
| Orange | 8 | 490 |
Mariposa felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 1,396 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Pa | 1 | 1,396 |
| Concord | 1 | 513 |
| Anaheim | 2 | 327 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 298 |
| California City | 1 | 296 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Dnc Parks & Resorts At Yosemite at its Yosemite National Pa facility, reporting 1,396 affected workers. John Muir Health-Core Lab followed with 513 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across California, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.