California Layoffs — March 2026, Week 1
Employers in California recorded 14 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 1, covering approximately 1,308 workers. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
14
Notices Filed
1,308
Workers Affected
93
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 4 | 296 |
| Healthcare | 2 | 141 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 31 |
| Transportation | 2 | 25 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 6 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 296 workers across 4 notices. At the same time, Healthcare reported 141 workers.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was KBR Services at its Los Angeles facility, reporting 758 affected workers. MedImpact Healthcare Systems followed with 125 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 1 of March 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full March report for California.