California Layoffs — July 2013
Employers in California posted 58 WARN Act notices in July 2013, affecting an estimated 4,494 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and up 17% versus July 2012. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1,872 |
| Information & Technology | 10 | 627 |
| Accommodation & Food | 5 | 527 |
| Education | 3 | 449 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 308 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 200 |
| Healthcare | 9 | 146 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 126 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 1,872 workers across 19 notices. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 627 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 20 | 1,511 |
| Contra Costa | 1 | 705 |
| Orange | 6 | 403 |
| Sacramento | 3 | 340 |
| Santa Clara | 5 | 333 |
Los Angeles bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 1,511 workers across 20 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | 1 | 705 |
| Los Angeles | 4 | 434 |
| Vernon | 5 | 427 |
| Sunnyvale | 1 | 235 |
| Pasadena | 1 | 226 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Uss Posco Industries at its Pittsburg facility, reporting 705 affected workers. Netapp followed with 235 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.