California Layoffs — April 2026, Week 3
Employers in California logged 27 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 3, involving roughly 761 workers. The average filing covered 28 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
27
Notices Filed
761
Workers Affected
28
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — California (DOL/BLS)
5.4%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
40,815
Initial Claims
(2026-04-04 wk)
2.17%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-04 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 17 | 272 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 247 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 53 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 17 |
The Education sector dominated layoff filings with 272 workers across 17 notices. Meanwhile, Information & Technology reported 247 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The biggest impact was at Snap at its Santa Monica facility, reporting 247 affected workers. The Primary School followed with 147 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 3 of April 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full April report for California.