WARN Act filings filed with the California EDD.
Last updated: Jul 19, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
California has recorded 24 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 1,639 workers across 24 companies. Most filings are concentrated in Orange, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles. Of these, 17 involved facility closures and 7 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Jun 26, 2026 through Jul 15, 2026. Employers provided an average of 61 days notice before the effective date. Transportation & Warehousing accounts for the largest share of affected workers at 21%.
If your employer filed a WARN notice in California, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the California EDD as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.
Apply online at the California EDD. You may be eligible before your last day.
Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.
America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.
California has expanded 'mini-WARN' requirements with lower thresholds than the federal standard. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the California EDD. Updated daily on business days. View source data at California EDD →
| Company | City | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eargo | Santa Clara 2665 North First Street, Suite 3000 San Jose CA 95134 |
Closure | 57 | 2026-09-14 | 2026-07-15 |
| Yard House | Orange 1875 Newport Blvd., A219 Costa Mesa CA 92627 |
Closure | 78 | 2026-09-14 | 2026-07-14 |
| Udemy | San Francisco 600 Harrison Street, 3rd Floor San Francisco CA 94107 |
Layoff | 28 | 2026-09-11 | 2026-07-14 |
| Coursera | Santa Clara 2440West El Camino Real, Suite 500 Mountain View CA 94040 |
Layoff | 31 | 2026-09-11 | 2026-07-14 |
| ELC Beauty (Too Faced Cosmetics, LLC) | Orange 18231 W. McDurmott #100 Irvine CA 92614 |
Closure | 67 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-07-14 |
| Red Lobster | Santa Barbara 1525 S. Bradley Road Santa Maria CA 93454 |
Closure | 37 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-07-14 |
| Awcs | Yolo 625 Cottonwood St. Woodland CA 95695 |
Closure | 158 | 2026-09-11 | 2026-07-13 |
| 6th Street Center for Youth (Youth for Change) | Butte 130 W. 6th Street Chico CA 95928 |
Closure | 6 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-07-10 |
| GXO Logistics | San Bernardino 7010 Cajon Blvd. San Bernardino CA 92407 |
Closure | 46 | 2026-09-18 | 2026-07-10 |
| Xpress Delivery | Alameda 5800 Coliseum Way Oakland CA 94621 |
Closure | 80 | 2026-09-09 | 2026-07-09 |
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