California Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in California filed 62 WARN Act notices in August 2010, impacting roughly 3,103 workers — representing a pullback from July and down 54% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 19 | 1,034 |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 796 |
| Transportation | 2 | 290 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 173 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 164 |
| Healthcare | 7 | 130 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 127 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 103 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,034 workers across 19 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 796 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda | 5 | 749 |
| Los Angeles | 10 | 528 |
| Orange | 9 | 425 |
| San Diego | 5 | 199 |
| San Mateo | 3 | 167 |
Alameda absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 749 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Livermore | 1 | 622 |
| City Of Industry | 1 | 260 |
| Irvine | 4 | 213 |
| San Diego | 5 | 199 |
| Long Beach | 2 | 184 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Iap World Services at its Livermore facility, reporting 622 affected workers. Havi Logistics North America followed with 260 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across California, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.