#california

Layoffs in California in 2026 could be driven by stricter regulatory costs, higher wages, and increased taxes, which continue to impact business decisions. Some firms may shift operations to lower-cost states or reduce staffing levels to stay competitive. At the same time, companies investing heavily in AI and digital transformation may eliminate roles deemed redundant.

For a lot of workers, unemployment benefits are the safety net that keeps them going after a layoff. But moments like this reveal how complicated the system can be. People trying to find their next job shouldn’t be stressing over forms, yet thousands of Californians on unemployment have to report all earnings every single month.

https://timesofsandiego.com/opinion/2026/01/09/when-layoffs-hit-californians-deserve-help-that-works-hard/

Rivian has recently been impacted by a new round of layoffs. These workforce reductions are described as having crippled the company's operations. The specific number of employees affected by these job cuts is not detailed in the headline. This development indicates ongoing challenges for the electric vehicle manufacturer. The impact of these layoffs is significant, as suggested by the term "crippled

https://www.aol.com/articles/rivian-crippled-layoffs-141514182.html

I didn’t see anything here in CA, but all the posts last week were so certain of mass layoffs. I would have expected to see some posts sharing their severance details

San Luis Coastal schools have approved substantial budget cuts totaling $5 million. This decision is directly setting the stage for impending layoffs within the district. The educational institution, located in San Luis, California, is facing significant financial restructuring. These budget reductions mean that job positions are at risk of being eliminated. Consequently, employees of San Luis Coastal schools can expect to be affected by these upcoming layoffs.

https://www.kcbx.org/education/2025-12-18/san-luis-coastal-schools-approve-5-million-in-budget-cuts-setting-stage-for-layoffs

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For CA employees with accrued vacation

Meat processor JBS is shutting down its Riverside packaging plant and laying off 374 workers, according to a notice filed with California’s Employment Development Department. The closure comes as tight cattle supplies have pushed beef prices to record highs this year.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/plant-closure-will-lead-to-hundreds-of-layoffs-in-riverside/ar-AA1Spq4S

PowerSchool, based in Folsom, has reorganized and reduced its workforce.

https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2025/12/12/powerschool-restructuring-layoffs.html

475 employees will be gone in early 2026, but could get jobs elsewhere.

Two other plants are also closing. LA Plant to remain open.

For the fourth straight month, California is losing jobs, mostly because tech companies keep cutting staff. No individual companies were listed, but the tech industry overall is taking a hit, affecting the state’s broader employment landscape.

Dr-g developer Rezolute is considering potential layoffs. This decision follows the recent failure of a late-stage clinical trial. The article does not specify the number of employees targeted for these reductions. No details are provided regarding the specific departments or roles that will be affected. The company's strategic evaluation of its workforce is a direct result of the clinical trial's unsuccessful outcome.

I got softly notified that more RTO is coming for big offices like Cypress, CA. Similar context to MN and DC RTO and it will be in effect Feb or Mar 2026.

https://calmatters.org/newsletter/lahsa-layoffs/

Membership is very low. Any layoff rumours?

Did they just layoff a large portion of SMB management and senior management in California (or did they all just quit)? Anyone have details?

How many do you think are moving to Houston, TX from California?

I know of a few people that are g concerned regarding selling their house in the Danville,CA area. This is a tough market to sell a house.

I took the package and I am retiring. Not sure I want to stay in this area. However, perhaps it is better to just move versus being constantly reminded about the presence Chevron previously had in the area.

Were all the CA Optum
Coders let go in the last round of layoffs?
The manager and director in CA as well?

Has anyone successfully had their unemployment benefits claim extended in Cali?
My benefits run out soon and not much luck finding anything.

Amazon cut about 1,800 to 1,900 engineers across several hubs, despite saying it needs to innovate faster.

Most layoffs are in Washington + New York + California.

Crystal Dynamics has been hit by another round of layoffs. The cuts r due to restructuring and cost reductions. More to come.

From my understanding, the following clinics have been affected:

• Euclid,
• Stanton,
• Cypress,
• Cerritos,
• Seal Beach,
• Tustin,
• Foothill Ranch,
• Laguna Hills - Moulton
• San Juan Capistrano.

Monarch Tractor is preparing for layoffs and has warned employees it may have to shut down without additional funding.

The ag tech startup’s capital intensive hardware model has become harder to sustain in the current funding environment.

The VP of Group Ops and the Medical Director made their rounds this morning. Eight primary care sites in Orange County, California were notified today, midweek, mid-morning that they will be closing effective December 5, 2025. They will be consolidating the clinics, shifting providers/staff into the few remaining sites.

Apparently, they were told no one would be let go and only reassigned to the other sites. Unsurprisingly, this was a lie. Positions were eliminated. Support staff were told they'd "try" to find other positions for them to fill, knowing full well we've been in a hiring freeze for the past year. The remaining staff in the OC are completely disgusted by leadership. Morale has never been worse. Their twisted idea of patient care means that thousands of patients are being told their doctor’s offices are closing in two weeks.

They allegedly hire the most experienced, most educated people to fill leadership roles, who get paid handsomely for their positions... and the best idea they could come up with is to RIF a bunch of staff right before the holidays, on a Thursday morning, expecting them to provide excellent patient care the next day and every day after until they're let go? Let's squeeze them more and more and see if their eyes pop out....

• The last payroll date is Feb 19 in New Jersey
• For California it should be 2 months isn't it ? I got it as just 1 month! Dec 19th

What stores were closed in so cal? If a director called you does that mean your dm was let go ? Friend of mine was let go after they had come in to their shift

So far 3 managers gone this morning and seems more coming soon.

anyone know if california is affected? if so how bad? and which departments in retail?

Anything on CA side of thing yet?

I’m in California and I thought we were supposed to get a 60 day notice vs a 30 day notice. Is this something I should reach out to HR?

Anyone know if california has been affected? Heard market president steven keller was promoted to customer. wondering what the damage is looking like beyond that

Anyone know if personal hours are also paid out in addition to unused pto? In CA we get an annual payout in the spring so I am wondering if that would also be included in addition to our pto payout and severance (yes I know severance and pto are paid out separately)

https://straussborrelli.com/2025/11/13/synopsys-warn-act-investigation/

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Company: Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Source: Santa Cruz Local

‘Devastating’ layoffs proposed at PVUSD would cut all mental health counselors
Summary: PVUSD administrators proposed eliminating more than 160 positions, including all 13 mental health clinicians, citing declining enrollment and revenue. Union leaders dispute the need and raise concerns about student safety following recent violent incidents and su----es. ([Santa Cruz Local][6])
City: Watsonville
State: California
https://santacruzlocal.org/2025/11/10/devastating-layoffs-proposed-at-pvusd-would-cut-all-mental-health-counselors/

Company: Paramount Global
Source: Los Angeles Times

Paramount sheds another 1,600 workers as David Ellison team digs in
Summary: Paramount disclosed an additional reduction of 1,600 workers tied to divesting TV stations in Chile and Argentina, part of a broader plan targeting a 15 percent workforce cut and 3 billion dollars in cost savings. The company still plans to boost content spending and raise Paramount+ prices as it pursues profitability.
City: Los Angeles
State: California
https://web.archive.org/web/20251111211048/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-11-10/paramount-more-layoffs-david-ellison

Educational Testing Service, the company best known for developing the GRE and formerly administering the SAT, plans to lay off 757 employees in California by the end of the year, according to a state filing.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/ets-layoffs-california-21140804.php

Hello - I know most NY folks got WARN $ but anyone in California with the same luck? If so, what office were you in? Based in SF and I did not get WARN apparently they have separated each site and likely have strategically made sure each site was less than 50 people laid off to avoid paying out WARN even though its all California offices. So, if you are in CA and got laid off last week, did you get WARN notice? TIA!

Palo Alto employee here. Will get notified on Dec and last day 60 days later. Question: What kind of continuing healthcare coverage does Broadcom offer during the severance period? Continuing the existing plan for a period of time?

And I assume after that, the option to purchase Cobra coverage?

to those in california, is it a good idea to file for unemployment benefit?