California Layoffs — August 2022
Employers in California filed 73 WARN Act notices in August 2022, impacting roughly 5,498 workers — representing a pullback from July and roughly flat versus August 2021. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 32 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22 | 1,156 |
| Information & Technology | 12 | 636 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 578 |
| Accommodation & Food | 4 | 353 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 272 |
| Finance & Insurance | 2 | 202 |
| Utilities | 1 | 193 |
| Government | 3 | 146 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 1,156 workers across 22 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 636 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda | 5 | 852 |
| Los Angeles | 10 | 701 |
| Santa Clara | 7 | 596 |
| Marin | 1 | 578 |
| San Diego | 10 | 547 |
Alameda absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 15% of all affected workers with 852 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Drive Sunnyvale | 5 | 939 |
| San Rafael | 1 | 578 |
| Whittier | 5 | 296 |
| Palo Alto | 3 | 208 |
| San Francisco | 4 | 200 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 32 | 3,316 |
| Layoff | 39 | 2,074 |
| Temporary Layoff | 2 | 108 |
The high proportion of closures (60% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in California's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cepheid | Caribbean Drive Sunnyvale | 632 | Closure | |
| Autodesk | San Rafael | 578 | Closure | |
| Cepheid | Caribbean Drive Sunnyvale | 250 | Layoff | |
| Hubbell Power Systems | Ontario | 193 | Closure | |
| Robinhood Markets | Menlo Park | 146 | Layoff | |
| Timber Products | Sutter Creek | 145 | Closure | |
| Brinker International Payroll Company, L.P | Los Angeles | 133 | Closure | |
| Rivian Automotive | Palo Alto | 111 | Layoff | |
| Hci | 111 | Closure | ||
| Promenade Care Center | Fresno | 111 | Closure | |
| Hci | 109 | Closure | ||
| Abby Gardens Healthcare Center | 104 | Closure | ||
| Safran Cabin Galleys US | Huntington Beach | 100 | Closure | |
| Wallboard Tool | Long Beach | 100 | Closure | |
| Cal-Multi | 100 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Cepheid at its Caribbean Drive Sunnyvale facility, reporting 632 affected workers. Autodesk followed with 578 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.