California Layoffs — April 2026, Week 1
Employers in California recorded 47 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 1, covering approximately 1,985 workers. The average filing covered 42 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
47
Notices Filed
1,985
Workers Affected
42
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 18 | 1,106 |
| Agriculture | 3 | 234 |
| Education | 13 | 209 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 126 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 25 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 6 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 5 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,106 workers across 18 notices. At the same time, Agriculture reported 234 workers.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Oracle at its Redwood City facility, reporting 310 affected workers. Oracle followed with 184 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 1 of April 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full April report for California.