California Layoffs — December 2022

Employers in California submitted 169 WARN Act notices in December 2022, putting at risk an estimated 9,255 workers — down from November and up 101% versus December 2021. The average filing covered 55 workers, with 44 closures among the notices.

Industry Breakdown

The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 3,223 workers across 42 notices. Separately, Manufacturing reported 1,934 workers.

Geographic Hotspots

San Mateo felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 21% of all affected workers with 1,939 workers across 18 notices.

Layoff Type Analysis

Closures accounted for 17% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.

Largest Layoffs

Topping the list was San Benito Health Care District DBA Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hosptial at its Hollister facility, reporting 741 affected workers. Meta followed with 632 workers.

Trend & Outlook

These figures highlight a mixed picture for California's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.