Employers in California posted 145 WARN Act notices in January 2025, affecting an estimated 10,184 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and down 56% versus January 2024. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 77 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 34 | 2,839 |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 2,240 |
| Information & Technology | 15 | 596 |
| Agriculture | 3 | 512 |
| Healthcare | 13 | 402 |
| Transportation | 4 | 204 |
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 184 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 166 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 2,839 workers across 34 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 2,240 workers.
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 35 | 1,645 |
| San Bernardino | 5 | 1,587 |
| Orange | 14 | 1,213 |
| Alameda | 21 | 1,130 |
| Stanislaus | 6 | 1,024 |
Los Angeles saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 16% of all affected workers with 1,645 workers across 35 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino | 1 | 690 |
| Turlock | 2 | 503 |
| Hanford | 1 | 378 |
| Fullerton | 1 | 375 |
| Costa Mesa | 2 | 363 |
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 77 | 7,366 |
| Layoff | 67 | 2,797 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in California's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohl’s, Inc | 690 | Closure | 2025-01-08 | |
| Kohl's, Inc | San Bernardino | 690 | Closure | 2025-01-08 |
| Foster Farms | 478 | Closure | 2025-01-24 | |
| Foster Farms | Turlock | 478 | Closure | 2025-01-28 |
| Del Monte Foods, Inc | Hanford | 378 | Closure | 2025-01-21 |
| Michael Nicholas Designs, LLC | Fullerton | 375 | Closure | 2025-01-10 |
| Liberated Brands | Costa Mesa | 362 | Closure | 2025-01-08 |
| Joann Stores Support Center, Inc | 209 | Closure | 2025-01-24 | |
| Joann Stores Support Center, Inc | 2500 N. Plaza Drive Visalia | 209 | Closure | 2025-01-27 |
| Bloomingdale's San Francisco Centre | 164 | Closure | 2025-01-31 | |
| PasadenaParkHealthcare&WellnessCenter | 151 | Closure | 2025-01-27 | |
| Pasadena Park Healthcare & Wellness Center | 2585 E. Washington Blvd Pasadena | 151 | Closure | 2025-01-27 |
| Rich Products Corporation | Santa Fe Springs | 139 | Closure | 2025-01-30 |
| Safeway Inc | 138 | Layoff | 2025-01-14 | |
| Safeway Inc | Pleasanton | 138 | Layoff | 2025-01-15 |
The largest notice was filed by Kohl’s, Inc at its California facility, reporting 690 affected workers. Kohl's, Inc followed with 690 workers.
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for California's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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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