California Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in California submitted 17 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, putting at risk an estimated 683 workers. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
17
Notices Filed
683
Workers Affected
40
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — California (DOL/BLS)
5.5%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
38,212
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.16%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 5 | 79 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 79 workers across 5 notices.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Lucid Group at its California facility, reporting 319 affected workers. Red O La Jolla, LCC followed with 91 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 3 of February 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full February report for California.