California Layoffs — June 2009
Employers in California logged 172 WARN Act notices in June 2009, involving roughly 11,966 workers — falling below 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 dominated layoff filings with 3,818 workers across 53 notices. Meanwhile, 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 was the epicenter of layoff 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 biggest impact was at Nec Electronics America at its Roseville facility, reporting 750 affected workers. South Coast Medical Center followed with 580 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.