California Layoffs — March 2026, Week 4
Employers in California reported 36 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 4, displacing an estimated 1,582 workers. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
36
Notices Filed
1,582
Workers Affected
44
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — California (DOL/BLS)
5.4%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
40,106
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
2.18%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 233 |
| Education | 3 | 68 |
| Transportation | 9 | 64 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 37 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 233 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Education reported 68 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Palm Springs LLC dba Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs | 233 | |||
| Bedabox, LLC (dba ShipMonk) | 124 | |||
| Meta | Menlo Park | 124 | ||
| Kay and Associates | 103 | |||
| Crittenton (100 E. Valley View) | 81 | |||
| DASH Industries | 80 | |||
| Meta | Menlo Park | 74 | ||
| Mattel | Shopping Center Palo Alto | 65 | ||
| F10 Oceanside | 58 | |||
| Synopsys | Mountain View | 55 | ||
| JPMorgan Chase | San Francisco | 53 | ||
| MAG Brand Group | 53 | |||
| Gilead Sciences | Foster City | 51 | ||
| Nob Hill Foods | 50 | |||
| John Adams academy | 49 |
The most significant filing came from Welcome Palm Springs LLC dba Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs at its California facility, reporting 233 affected workers. Bedabox, LLC (dba ShipMonk) followed with 124 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 4 of March 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full March report for California.