California Layoffs — December 2011
Employers in California reported 94 WARN Act notices in December 2011, displacing an estimated 6,382 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 13% versus December 2010. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32 | 1,787 |
| Retail | 9 | 1,066 |
| Professional Services | 15 | 1,012 |
| Construction | 2 | 672 |
| Accommodation & Food | 6 | 540 |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 | 244 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 231 |
| Healthcare | 9 | 172 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,787 workers across 32 notices. Notably, Retail reported 1,066 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Bernardino | 6 | 1,160 |
| Los Angeles | 19 | 1,121 |
| Santa Cruz | 3 | 576 |
| Ventura | 6 | 434 |
| Kern | 6 | 396 |
San Bernardino bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 18% of all affected workers with 1,160 workers across 6 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Redondo Beach | 2 | 510 |
| Upland | 1 | 506 |
| Fort Irwin | 2 | 498 |
| Watsonville | 2 | 406 |
| Thousand Oaks | 2 | 366 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Capital Drywall at its Upland facility, reporting 506 affected workers. Northrop Grumman followed with 500 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.