California Layoffs — March 2026, Week 3
Employers in California posted 17 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 3, affecting an estimated 756 workers. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
17
Notices Filed
756
Workers Affected
44
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — California (DOL/BLS)
5.5%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
38,212
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.16%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5 | 232 |
| Education | 1 | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 52 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 12 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 9 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 232 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Education reported 74 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Summit Funding at its California 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.