California Layoffs — March 2010
Employers in California recorded 92 WARN Act notices in March 2010, covering approximately 4,625 workers — marking a sharp increase from February and down 64% versus March 2009. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 42 | 2,306 |
| Retail | 10 | 809 |
| Healthcare | 5 | 363 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 297 |
| Transportation | 6 | 293 |
| Information & Technology | 9 | 278 |
| Professional Services | 13 | 106 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 66 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 2,306 workers across 42 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 809 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 34 | 1,300 |
| Alameda | 7 | 666 |
| Orange | 10 | 556 |
| Sacramento | 4 | 373 |
| San Joaquin | 6 | 303 |
Los Angeles saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 28% of all affected workers with 1,300 workers across 34 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 4 | 444 |
| Huntington Park | 1 | 348 |
| West Hills | 3 | 253 |
| Sacramento | 2 | 243 |
| Livermore | 1 | 239 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Karyleion at its Huntington Park facility, reporting 348 affected workers. Credexx followed with 260 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.