California Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in California filed 172 WARN Act notices in June 2009, impacting roughly 11,966 workers — representing a pullback from May. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 53 | 3,818 |
| Retail | 32 | 2,684 |
| Information & Technology | 24 | 1,166 |
| Healthcare | 11 | 985 |
| Accommodation & Food | 6 | 794 |
| Finance & Insurance | 20 | 611 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3 | 541 |
| Professional Services | 8 | 451 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 3,818 workers across 53 notices. In a parallel development, Retail reported 2,684 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orange | 22 | 1,721 |
| Los Angeles | 29 | 1,678 |
| San Diego | 10 | 1,139 |
| Fresno | 8 | 1,040 |
| Placer | 2 | 821 |
Orange saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 14% of all affected workers with 1,721 workers across 22 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 7 | 963 |
| Fresno | 7 | 945 |
| Roseville | 1 | 750 |
| Laguna Beach | 1 | 580 |
| San Jose | 11 | 510 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Nec Electronics America at its Roseville facility, reporting 750 affected workers. South Coast Medical Center followed with 580 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for California's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by California. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all California WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.