California Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in California logged 17 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, involving roughly 683 workers. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
17
Notices Filed
683
Workers Affected
40
Avg per Notice
0
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 | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 5 | 79 |
The Finance & Insurance sector dominated layoff filings with 79 workers across 5 notices.
Largest Layoffs
The biggest impact was at Lucid Group at its California facility, reporting 319 affected workers. Red O La Jolla, LCC followed with 91 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 3 of February 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full February report for California.