California Layoffs — March 2026, Week 3
Employers in California filed 18 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 3, impacting roughly 821 workers. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
18
Notices Filed
821
Workers Affected
46
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — California (DOL/BLS)
5.3%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
39,892
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
2.12%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5 | 232 |
| Professional Services | 3 | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 75 |
| Education | 1 | 74 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 53 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 12 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 232 workers across 5 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 142 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Summit Funding at its Sacramento facility, reporting 163 affected workers. Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group, LLC (Courtyard & TownePlace Suites) followed with 97 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 3 of March 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full March report for California.