California Layoffs — September 2013
Employers in California submitted 67 WARN Act notices in September 2013, putting at risk an estimated 4,192 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 1,411 workers across 20 notices. Separately, 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 was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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
Topping the list was Live Nation Entertainment at its Universal City facility, reporting 506 affected workers. California Mushroom Farm followed with 415 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.