California Layoffs — March 2026, Week 2
Employers in California submitted 36 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 476 workers. The average filing covered 13 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
36
Notices Filed
476
Workers Affected
13
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 252 |
| Finance & Insurance | 8 | 62 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 44 |
| Education | 1 | 10 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 252 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 62 workers.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Atlassian US at its San Francisco facility, reporting 252 affected workers. Experian followed with 28 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 2 of March 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full March report for California.