California Layoffs — March 2026, Week 1
Employers in California filed 14 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 1,308 workers. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
14
Notices Filed
1,308
Workers Affected
93
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 4 | 296 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 141 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 31 |
| Transportation | 2 | 25 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 6 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 296 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 141 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved KBR Services at its Ontario facility, reporting 758 affected workers. MedImpact Healthcare Systems followed with 125 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 1 of March 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full March report for California.