Layoff Tracker · California
California Layoff Tracker
Every WARN notice filed with the state, searchable and updated daily
Data updated daily from the California EDD
Every mass layoff, plant closure and relocation notice filed with the State of California, in one place. Search by company, city or county to see who is cutting jobs, how many workers are affected and when the layoffs take effect.
Source: California Employment Development Department (EDD) WARN reports. Last updated October 27, 2026. Updated daily. Browse by company, city or county →
How to use the layoff tracker
- Search for a company, a city or a street address. Results update as you type.
- Filter by county, by layoff or closure, and by when the EDD received the notice.
- Sort any column, such as the number of workers or the layoff date.
- Click a county in the Top counties chart to see only that county.
- Share a search with the Copy link button, or download the full dataset as a CSV file.
What is a WARN notice?
The California WARN Act (Labor Code 1400–1408) requires a covered employer, generally one with 75 or more employees in California, to give at least 60 days’ written notice before a mass layoff of 50 or more workers within 30 days, a relocation of 100 miles or more, or a plant closure. The notice goes to affected employees, the EDD, the local workforce board and local officials.
California’s law reaches more employers than the federal WARN Act, which generally applies only to employers with 100 or more workers. It also counts part-time employees toward the 75-employee threshold.
Your rights if you are laid off
A layoff starts several deadlines at once. Under California law:
- Final pay is due on your last day if you are laid off or fired (Labor Code 201), including all accrued vacation or PTO. Late final pay can earn up to 30 days of wages as a waiting-time penalty. See our guide to final paychecks and waiting time penalties.
- Missing WARN notice can entitle you to back pay and benefits for each day of the violation, up to 60 days (Labor Code 1402).
- Severance agreements usually ask you to give up claims. Have one reviewed before you sign: read what to check in a California severance agreement, or see how we help with severance, layoffs and WARN Act claims.
- Unemployment benefits are generally available after a layoff. Apply right away; see how unemployment works in California.
For a full walkthrough, read your rights in a California layoff.
We review layoff notices, severance agreements and final paychecks for free, and we can tell you whether you are owed back pay under the WARN Act.
About this data
Each row is a WARN notice as reported by the California Employment Development Department: the company, the worksite address, the county, the number of employees affected, whether the action is a layoff or a closure (permanent or temporary), the date the EDD received the notice and the planned layoff date. We read the city from the worksite address.
The EDD publishes notices by fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) and resets its file each July. This tracker keeps every notice, so the history grows over time. A notice shows planned job cuts, not final numbers: companies sometimes revise or cancel layoffs, and layoffs below the WARN thresholds are not reported. For the official record, see the EDD WARN page.
Frequently asked questions
How often is the tracker updated?
Every day. Our system checks the EDD’s latest WARN report daily and adds new or corrected notices automatically.
Can journalists and researchers use this data?
Yes. You are welcome to cite and link to this page. Use the suggested citation under the tracker, or download the full dataset as a CSV file.
My employer laid me off without notice. What can I do?
If your employer was covered by the WARN Act, you may be owed up to 60 days of back pay and benefits, along with your final paycheck and any unpaid wages. Talk to one of our employment attorneys in a free, confidential consultation.
Does a WARN notice mean I will lose my job?
Not necessarily. Notices describe planned layoffs, which can change. If you receive one, review any severance offer before signing it and know your rights to final pay and unemployment benefits.
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