California Layoffs — March 2010
Employers in California submitted 92 WARN Act notices in March 2010, putting at risk an estimated 4,625 workers — up substantially 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 2,306 workers across 42 notices. Separately, 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 absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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
Topping 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.
These figures highlight 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.