Employers in California recorded 96 WARN Act notices in April 2018, covering approximately 6,087 workers — marking a sharp increase from March and down 24% versus April 2017. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 25 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7 | 1,182 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 529 |
| Retail | 1 | 130 |
| Admin & Support Services | 2 | 128 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 51 |
| Utilities | 2 | 46 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 30 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 16 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,182 workers across 7 notices. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 529 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 7 | 2,026 |
| Los Angeles | 18 | 1,763 |
| Orange | 7 | 766 |
| Santa Clara | 3 | 269 |
| Ventura | 3 | 231 |
San Diego was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 2,026 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 2 | 1,261 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 1,019 |
| Jamul | 1 | 650 |
| Anaheim | 3 | 559 |
| Long Beach | 2 | 428 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 30 | 3,171 |
| Closure | 25 | 2,916 |
Closures accounted for 48% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Incorporated | San Diego | 1,231 | Layoff | 2018-04-19 |
| Pacific Alliance Medical Center | Los Angeles | 750 | Closure | 2018-04-24 |
| San Diego Gaming Ventures, LLC | Jamul | 650 | Layoff | 2018-04-02 |
| Rainforest Cafe, Inc | Anaheim | 356 | Closure | 2018-04-18 |
| Community Medical Center Long Beach | Long Beach | 353 | Closure | 2018-04-02 |
| CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc | Anaheim | 173 | Layoff | 2018-04-25 |
| Qualcomm Incorporated | San Jose | 169 | Layoff | 2018-04-19 |
| Four Seasons General Merchandise, Inc | Los Angeles | 150 | Closure | 2018-04-13 |
| Marys Gone Crackers | Gridley | 137 | Closure | 2018-04-02 |
| DHL Supply Chain | Moreno Valley | 136 | Closure | 2018-04-04 |
| Walmart | Simi Valley | 130 | Closure | 2018-04-02 |
| Roman Catholic Welfare Corporation of | Richmond | 128 | Closure | 2018-04-02 |
| Roth Staffing Companies, L.P., dba Ultimate | Irvine | 128 | Layoff | 2018-04-17 |
| LuLaRoe | Fontana | 127 | Layoff | 2018-04-26 |
| Sears Holdings Corporation | El Cajon | 104 | Closure | 2018-04-19 |
Leading the list was Qualcomm Incorporated at its San Diego facility, reporting 1,231 affected workers. Pacific Alliance Medical Center followed with 750 workers.
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 Healthcare 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.
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