California Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in California reported 34 WARN Act notices in December 2017, displacing an estimated 3,354 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 46% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 13 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1,088 |
| Healthcare | 8 | 1,083 |
| Information & Technology | 6 | 435 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 288 |
| Utilities | 1 | 158 |
| Education | 1 | 94 |
| Transportation | 1 | 81 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 74 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 1,088 workers across 12 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 1,083 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 10 | 1,366 |
| San Diego | 4 | 397 |
| Alameda | 1 | 328 |
| Santa Clara | 2 | 208 |
| Riverside | 3 | 183 |
Los Angeles bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 1,366 workers across 10 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2 | 773 |
| San Diego | 4 | 397 |
| Newark | 1 | 328 |
| Valencia | 1 | 289 |
| Milpitas | 1 | 177 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 13 | 2,096 |
| Layoff | 21 | 1,258 |
The high proportion of closures (62% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in California's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Alliance Medical Center | Los Angeles | 750 | Closure | |
| Depomed | Newark | 328 | Closure | |
| Boston Scientific | Valencia | 289 | Layoff | |
| Dart NeuroScience | San Diego | 265 | Closure | |
| Creation Technologies | Milpitas | 177 | Closure | |
| General Electric | San Ramon | 158 | Layoff | |
| Autodesk | San Francisco | 108 | Layoff | |
| Molina Medical Management Inc. (MMM) | Sacramento | 95 | Layoff | |
| Loma Linda University Medical Center | Loma Linda | 94 | Closure | |
| Molina Medical Management Inc. (MMM) | Ontario | 85 | Layoff | |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation, Aerospace | El Segundo | 82 | Layoff | |
| Alstyle Apparels Anaheim Distribution Center | Anaheim | 81 | Closure | |
| WestRock Converting Companys | Moreno Valley | 76 | Closure | |
| P.F. Changs China Bistro | Burbank | 74 | Closure | |
| AMF Support Surfaces, Inc. (dba Tridien | Riverside | 72 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Pacific Alliance Medical Center at its Los Angeles facility, reporting 750 affected workers. Depomed followed with 328 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.