California Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in California recorded 17 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, covering approximately 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)
5.4%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
42,421
Initial Claims
(2026-04-11 wk)
2.15%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-11 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 6 | 388 |
| Finance & Insurance | 5 | 79 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 55 |
| Retail | 1 | 43 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 3 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 388 workers across 6 notices. At the same time, Finance & Insurance reported 79 workers.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Lucid Group at its Oakland 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.