California Layoffs — June 2020
Employers in California posted 393 WARN Act notices in June 2020, affecting an estimated 31,885 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to May and up 651% versus June 2019. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 61 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 96 | 7,540 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 74 | 6,415 |
| Manufacturing | 67 | 4,828 |
| Healthcare | 30 | 3,191 |
| Retail | 17 | 2,495 |
| Transportation | 13 | 1,365 |
| Information & Technology | 21 | 1,266 |
| Professional Services | 17 | 1,215 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 7,540 workers across 96 notices. On a related front, Arts & Entertainment reported 6,415 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 110 | 9,640 |
| San Francisco | 38 | 3,760 |
| Santa Clara | 33 | 3,757 |
| San Diego | 46 | 3,452 |
| Orange | 34 | 2,618 |
Los Angeles was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 30% of all affected workers with 9,640 workers across 110 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 38 | 3,760 |
| San Diego | 25 | 2,773 |
| Lynwood | 1 | 2,030 |
| Los Angeles | 35 | 1,786 |
| San Jose | 14 | 1,405 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 332 | 25,415 |
| Closure | 61 | 6,470 |
Closures accounted for 20% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verity Health System of California, Inc. DBA St. Francis Medical Center | Lynwood | 2,030 | Closure | |
| Stitch Fix | San Francisco | 1,420 | Layoff | |
| Hyatt Corporation DBA Grand Hyatt San Diego | San Diego | 624 | Layoff | |
| Princess Cruise Lines | Santa Clarita | 601 | Layoff | |
| Olam West Coast | Lemoore | 567 | Closure | |
| Sutter's Place Inc. DBA Bay 101 | San Jose | 509 | Layoff | |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Costa Mesa | 505 | Layoff | |
| Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) | Livermore | 499 | Layoff | |
| Raiders Football Club | Alameda | 492 | Closure | |
| Anthony | Sylmar | 474 | Layoff | |
| L.A. Specialty Produce Company, DBA Vesta Foodservice | Santa Fe Springs | 417 | Layoff | |
| Bartell Hotels Management | San Diego | 412 | Layoff | |
| Hillphoenix DBA Anthony, Inc | Sylmar | 404 | Layoff | |
| Hillphoenix DBA Anthony, Inc | Sylmar | 374 | Layoff | |
| Princess Cruise Lines | Santa Clarity | 373 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Verity Health System of California, Inc. DBA St. Francis Medical Center at its Lynwood facility, reporting 2,030 affected workers. Stitch Fix followed with 1,420 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for California's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.