California Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in California submitted 11 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, putting at risk an estimated 966 workers. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
11
Notices Filed
966
Workers Affected
88
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 | 2 | 295 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 72 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 56 |
| Retail | 2 | 27 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 295 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Professional Services reported 72 workers.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Cloudfare at its San Francisco facility, reporting 224 affected workers. Fresh Venture Foods followed with 185 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in California for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for California.