California Layoffs — April 2026, Week 2
Employers in California recorded 17 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 2, covering approximately 502 workers. The average filing covered 30 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
17
Notices Filed
502
Workers Affected
30
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 133 |
| Education | 1 | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 13 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 133 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Education reported 21 workers.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was eBay at its San Francisco facility, reporting 198 affected workers. Sony Pictures Entertainment followed with 111 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 2 of April 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full April report for California.