California Layoffs — November 2009
Employers in California posted 81 WARN Act notices in November 2009, affecting an estimated 4,348 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 1,807 workers across 26 notices. On a related front, 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 saw the most concentrated 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 largest notice was filed by 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 trends suggest 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.