California Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in California recorded 23 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 1,498 workers. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 11 | 578 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 225 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 188 |
| Retail | 2 | 154 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 79 |
| Government | 1 | 75 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 43 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 35 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 578 workers across 11 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 225 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County dba L.A. Care Health Plan | 225 | |||
| Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County DBA L.A. Care Health Plan | Los Angeles | 225 | Layoff | |
| Alameda Health System - Wilma Chan Highland Hospital | Oakland | 128 | Layoff | |
| Pomona Hospital Medical Center (1798) | Pomona | 108 | Layoff | |
| Wabash National | Moreno Valley | 94 | Layoff | |
| Nestle USA, Inc. Mira Loma Distribution Center | Mira Loma | 88 | Closure | |
| Copan Diagnostics | West Carlsbad | 79 | Closure | |
| Macy's | Los Angeles | 77 | ||
| Macy's | La Mesa | 77 | Closure | |
| Hupp Draft Services | Chico | 75 | Closure | |
| RR Donnelley | Los Angeles | 70 | ||
| Sealed Air | Hayward | 51 | ||
| Alameda Health System - Fairmont Rehabilitation and Wellness | San Leandro | 44 | Layoff | |
| Cucina Enoteca Del Mar | Valle Del Mar | 43 | Layoff | |
| Informatica | Redwood City | 35 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County dba L.A. Care Health Plan at its California facility, reporting 225 affected workers. Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County DBA L.A. Care Health Plan followed with 225 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for California.