California Layoffs — February 2013
Employers in California filed 45 WARN Act notices in February 2013, impacting roughly 2,707 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 22% versus February 2012. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 18 | 1,099 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 461 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 347 |
| Real Estate | 4 | 314 |
| Healthcare | 12 | 223 |
| Transportation | 2 | 136 |
| Retail | 2 | 118 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 9 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,099 workers across 18 notices. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 461 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 11 | 890 |
| Riverside | 4 | 450 |
| Sacramento | 1 | 290 |
| San Bernardino | 2 | 270 |
| San Francisco | 3 | 224 |
Los Angeles bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 890 workers across 11 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 3 | 468 |
| Temecula | 3 | 420 |
| Sacramento | 1 | 290 |
| El Segundo | 2 | 259 |
| San Francisco | 3 | 224 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Maritz Research at its Long Beach facility, reporting 404 affected workers. Abbott Vascular followed with 395 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.