California Layoffs — November 2009
Employers in California reported 81 WARN Act notices in November 2009, displacing an estimated 4,348 workers — signaling a deceleration from October. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26 | 1,807 |
| Accommodation & Food | 8 | 1,136 |
| Transportation | 9 | 383 |
| Finance & Insurance | 14 | 283 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 262 |
| Information & Technology | 11 | 203 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 108 |
| Utilities | 1 | 88 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,807 workers across 26 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 1,136 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 7 | 981 |
| Santa Clara | 9 | 651 |
| Lake | 1 | 559 |
| Los Angeles | 23 | 390 |
| Orange | 14 | 275 |
San Diego was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 981 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 6 | 879 |
| Sunnyvale | 1 | 568 |
| Kelseyville | 1 | 559 |
| Olympic Valley | 1 | 246 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 234 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Bae Systems San Diego Ship Repair at its San Diego facility, reporting 621 affected workers. Lockheed Martin Space Systems followed with 568 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.