California Layoffs — October 2010
Employers in California reported 75 WARN Act notices in October 2010, displacing an estimated 3,646 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 17% versus October 2009. The average filing covered 49 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 30 | 873 |
| Healthcare | 17 | 487 |
| Retail | 5 | 459 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 452 |
| Transportation | 3 | 298 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 295 |
| Information & Technology | 5 | 236 |
| Government | 1 | 221 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 873 workers across 30 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 487 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 28 | 843 |
| Sacramento | 1 | 452 |
| San Diego | 9 | 430 |
| Kern | 2 | 377 |
| Riverside | 4 | 366 |
Los Angeles felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 23% of all affected workers with 843 workers across 28 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| North Highlands | 1 | 452 |
| Bakersfield | 2 | 377 |
| San Diego | 7 | 315 |
| Hemet | 1 | 295 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 247 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Ocwen Loan Servicing at its North Highlands facility, reporting 452 affected workers. Hilton Reservation Worldwide followed with 295 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.