California Layoffs — March 2011
Employers in California posted 53 WARN Act notices in March 2011, affecting an estimated 4,467 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and down 3% versus March 2010. The average filing covered 84 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1,834 |
| Information & Technology | 9 | 608 |
| Healthcare | 8 | 550 |
| Agriculture | 5 | 421 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 322 |
| Construction | 3 | 270 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 136 |
| Retail | 2 | 120 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,834 workers across 19 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 608 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 10 | 1,190 |
| Los Angeles | 9 | 578 |
| Orange | 9 | 445 |
| Alameda | 2 | 394 |
| Sacramento | 2 | 362 |
San Diego absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 27% of all affected workers with 1,190 workers across 10 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 8 | 1,038 |
| Fremont | 1 | 360 |
| Mcclellan Afb | 1 | 355 |
| Moorpark | 1 | 232 |
| Duarte | 1 | 185 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Amgen at its Fremont facility, reporting 360 affected workers. Jcpenney Custom Decorating Fabrication Center followed with 355 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.