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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.

23
Notices Filed
1,498
Workers Affected
65
Avg per Notice
4
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — California (DOL/BLS)
5.5%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
42,565
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
2.15%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)

Industry Breakdown

Industry breakdown
IndustryNoticesWorkers
Healthcare11578
Finance & Insurance1225
Manufacturing3188
Retail2154
Wholesale Trade179
Government175
Accommodation & Food143
Information & Technology135

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

Largest layoff notices
CompanyCityWorkersTypeDate
Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County dba L.A. Care Health Plan225
Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County DBA L.A. Care Health PlanLos Angeles225Layoff
Alameda Health System - Wilma Chan Highland HospitalOakland128Layoff
Pomona Hospital Medical Center (1798)Pomona108Layoff
Wabash NationalMoreno Valley94Layoff
Nestle USA, Inc. Mira Loma Distribution CenterMira Loma88Closure
Copan DiagnosticsWest Carlsbad79Closure
Macy'sLos Angeles77
Macy'sLa Mesa77Closure
Hupp Draft ServicesChico75Closure
RR DonnelleyLos Angeles70
Sealed AirHayward51
Alameda Health System - Fairmont Rehabilitation and WellnessSan Leandro44Layoff
Cucina Enoteca Del MarValle Del Mar43Layoff
InformaticaRedwood City35Layoff

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.

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