California Layoffs — April 2026, Week 4
Employers in California submitted 41 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 4, putting at risk an estimated 2,123 workers. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
41
Notices Filed
2,123
Workers Affected
52
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 3 | 356 |
| Education | 5 | 259 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 169 |
| Other | 1 | 113 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 67 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 43 |
| Retail | 1 | 32 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 356 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Education reported 259 workers.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Geodis at its Los Angeles facility, reporting 238 affected workers. FreshRealm followed with 228 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 4 of April 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full April report for California.