California Layoffs — May 2026, Week 2
Employers in California submitted 4 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 254 workers. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
254
Workers Affected
64
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — California (DOL/BLS)
5.3%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
38,659
Initial Claims
(2026-05-02 wk)
2.1%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-05-02 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 113 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 85 |
| Transportation | 1 | 50 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 113 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 85 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Healthcare | Ontario | 113 | ||
| Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, L.L.C | Oxnard | 85 | ||
| National Distribution Centers | Torrance | 50 | ||
| Pet Club | Roseville | 6 |
Topping the list was Liberty Healthcare at its Ontario facility, reporting 113 affected workers. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, L.L.C followed with 85 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 2 of May 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full May report for California.