California Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in California recorded 67 WARN Act notices in September 2013, covering approximately 4,192 workers — marking a decline from August and down 25% versus September 2012. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1,411 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 512 |
| Information & Technology | 15 | 432 |
| Healthcare | 11 | 430 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 415 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6 | 304 |
| Professional Services | 4 | 269 |
| Utilities | 2 | 184 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,411 workers across 20 notices. At the same time, Arts & Entertainment reported 512 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 14 | 802 |
| Santa Clara | 7 | 616 |
| Ventura | 2 | 443 |
| Alameda | 5 | 348 |
| San Diego | 5 | 278 |
Los Angeles bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 19% of all affected workers with 802 workers across 14 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Universal City | 1 | 506 |
| Ventura | 1 | 415 |
| San Bernardino | 2 | 248 |
| San Francisco | 4 | 196 |
| Emeryville | 2 | 190 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in California this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Live Nation Entertainment at its Universal City facility, reporting 506 affected workers. California Mushroom Farm followed with 415 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across California, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.