California Layoffs — April 2026, Week 3
Employers in California filed 29 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 3, impacting roughly 764 workers. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
29
Notices Filed
764
Workers Affected
26
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 17 | 272 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 247 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 53 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 49 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 2 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 1 |
The Education sector led the way in workforce reductions with 272 workers across 17 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 247 workers.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Snap at its Santa Monica facility, reporting 247 affected workers. The Primary School followed with 147 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 3 of April 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full April report for California.