California Layoffs — July 2010
Employers in California posted 82 WARN Act notices in July 2010, affecting an estimated 4,822 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 28% versus July 2009. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1,962 |
| Information & Technology | 20 | 744 |
| Healthcare | 6 | 536 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 3 | 408 |
| Transportation | 3 | 220 |
| Retail | 2 | 172 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 150 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 150 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,962 workers across 27 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 744 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 7 | 1,528 |
| Los Angeles | 26 | 993 |
| Orange | 10 | 308 |
| San Francisco | 2 | 215 |
| San Bernardino | 2 | 180 |
San Diego bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 32% of all affected workers with 1,528 workers across 7 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 5 | 981 |
| Del Mar | 1 | 397 |
| San Francisco | 2 | 215 |
| Cerritos | 1 | 189 |
| Terminal Island | 1 | 161 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by National Steel And Shipbuilding at its San Diego facility, reporting 899 affected workers. Southern Calif Off Track Wagering, Inc.(Scotwinc) followed with 397 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.