California Layoffs — April 2026, Week 4
Employers in California filed 22 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 4, impacting roughly 1,210 workers. The average filing covered 55 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
22
Notices Filed
1,210
Workers Affected
55
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — California (DOL/BLS)
5.4%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
37,745
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
2.14%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 356 |
| Education | 3 | 147 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 122 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 60 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 43 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 356 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Education reported 147 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved FreshRealm at its Avanzado San Clemente facility, reporting 228 affected workers. First Transit followed with 194 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 4 of April 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full April report for California.