California Layoffs — April 2026, Week 2
Employers in California posted 30 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 2, affecting an estimated 871 workers. The average filing covered 29 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
30
Notices Filed
871
Workers Affected
29
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 | 7 | 231 |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 170 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4 | 133 |
| Education | 2 | 56 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 49 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 47 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 231 workers across 7 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 170 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by eBay at its San Francisco facility, reporting 198 affected workers. Sony Pictures Entertainment followed with 111 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 2 of April 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full April report for California.