California Layoffs — February 2026, Week 4
Employers in California recorded 37 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 4, covering approximately 2,037 workers. The average filing covered 55 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
37
Notices Filed
2,037
Workers Affected
55
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — California (DOL/BLS)
5.3%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
39,892
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
2.12%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 9 | 493 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 437 |
| Information & Technology | 4 | 368 |
| Transportation | 2 | 203 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 134 |
| Finance & Insurance | 12 | 121 |
| Retail | 1 | 64 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 55 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 493 workers across 9 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 437 workers.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Foreside Home Care & Nursing at its Irvine facility, reporting 300 affected workers. eBay followed with 243 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 4 of February 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full February report for California.