California Layoffs — April 2026, Week 1
Employers in California logged 41 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 1, involving roughly 1,482 workers. The average filing covered 36 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
41
Notices Filed
1,482
Workers Affected
36
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 94 |
| Education | 11 | 91 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 63 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 62 |
The Information & Technology sector dominated layoff filings with 94 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Education reported 91 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The biggest impact was at Oracle America at its Redwood City facility, reporting 310 affected workers. Oracle America followed with 184 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 1 of April 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full April report for California.