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Costa Mesa Layoff Notices

Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.Legal notes by Benjamin Eghbali, Esq.

Every WARN notice filed by employers in Costa Mesa since July 2014: 86 notices and 4,867 workers, searchable and sorted newest first.

Every WARN notice filed with the California EDD since July 2014: 17,562 notices, 8,284 employers, 1,453,182 workers.

Layoff notices in Costa Mesa at a glance

Costa Mesa employers have filed 86 WARN notices with the EDD since July 1, 2014, naming 4,867 workers. The most recent notice is dated Sep 17, 2026. 19 of the notices show fewer than 60 days between notice and effective date outside the 2020 COVID window; the 60-day rule explains what that gap can mean for the workers involved. Since the EDD began reporting industry in 2026, the sectors filing most here are Accommodation and Food Services (78 workers), Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation (50 workers).

All notices, newest first

86 notices, 4,867 workers. Filter by year in the table below.

EmployerNotice dateEffectiveWorkersTypeDays notice
IPS Nationwide, Inc.Sep 17, 2026Nov 16, 202650Layoff, permanent60
GMRI, Inc. dba Yard HouseJul 13, 2026Sep 13, 202678Closure, permanent62
South Coast Behavioral HealthMar 30, 2026May 29, 20261Closure, permanent60
ExperianMar 30, 2026May 22, 20263Layoff, permanent53 under 60
ExperianMar 23, 2026May 22, 202635Layoff, permanent60
Experian
Experian (Experian Health and Experian Information Solutions)		Mar 17, 2026May 18, 20265Layoff, permanent62
ExperianMar 11, 2026Dec 11, 202628Layoff, permanent275
Saks & Company LLCMar 6, 2026May 6, 202676Closure, permanent61
Planned Parenthood/Orange and San Bernardino Counties, Inc. 15Oct 13, 2025Dec 13, 20256Layoff, permanent61
SIE Orange County Kitchen, LLCAug 1, 2025Oct 1, 202564Layoff, permanent61
All-Rite Leasing, Inc.May 29, 2025Jul 29, 2025132Closure, permanent61
All-Rite Leasing, Inc.May 29, 2025Jul 29, 2025111Closure, permanent61
Van's Corporate HeadquartersApr 29, 2025Jun 29, 202582Layoff, permanent61
Rite AidFeb 17, 2025Apr 9, 202523Closure, permanent51 under 60
Liberated BrandsJan 8, 2025Jan 8, 2025362Closure, permanent0 under 60
Liberated BrandsJan 8, 2025Jan 8, 20251Closure, permanent0 under 60
Modern HR, Inc dba The Kooples Bloom, Inc.Nov 21, 2024Feb 28, 20254Closure, permanent99
Advance Stores Company, Incorporated and its subsidiaryNov 14, 2024Mar 7, 20259Closure, permanent113
Rivian Automotive, LLCApr 19, 2024Jun 18, 20241Layoff, permanent60
PIRCHApr 4, 2024Apr 4, 202429Layoff, permanent0 under 60
Experian Information Solutions, Inc.Apr 17, 2024Jun 14, 202410Layoff, permanent58 under 60
Experian Information Solutions, Inc.Apr 8, 2024Jun 7, 202470Layoff, permanent60
NSI Services, Inc.Mar 17, 2024May 18, 202451Closure, permanent62
Boardriders Wholesale, LLCFeb 1, 2024Mar 29, 20241Layoff, permanent57 under 60
DirectBuy Home Improvement, Inc. dba Z GallerieDec 12, 2023Jan 31, 202411Layoff, permanent50 under 60
Vans HQNov 29, 2023Jan 30, 202442Layoff, permanent62
Carbon HealthAug 10, 2023Oct 9, 20232Layoff, permanent60
Boardriders Wholesale, LLCSep 1, 2023Sep 1, 202310Layoff, permanent0 under 60
David’s Bridal, LLCApr 25, 2023Sep 2, 202336Layoff, permanent130
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)Apr 4, 2023Jun 5, 202347Layoff, permanent62
Rivian Automotive, LLCFeb 1, 2023Apr 14, 20234Layoff, permanent72
Boardriders Wholesale, LLCNov 16, 2022Nov 18, 20228Layoff, permanent2 under 60
Blue Shield of CaliforniaNov 14, 2022Jan 25, 20237Layoff, permanent72
Schneider ElectricJul 25, 2022Sep 23, 20229Layoff, permanent60
DS Operations LLC dba Donahue SchriberMar 10, 2022Mar 31, 202236Closure, permanent21 under 60
Louis Vuitton USA Inc.Sep 27, 2021Dec 31, 202116Closure, permanent95
Sky Chefs Inc.Jul 28, 2021Oct 1, 202172Layoff, permanent65
Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLCApr 30, 2021Jun 30, 202184Closure, permanent61
Bristol Equity Partners, LP, DBA HabanaDec 8, 2020Dec 7, 202046Closure, temporary1 days after effective date
725 Baker, LLC, DBA MesaDec 8, 2020Dec 7, 202023Layoff, temporary1 days after effective date
Sheraton Operating Corporation DBA The Westin SouthOct 13, 2020Oct 30, 202050Layoff, permanent17 under 60
Tickets.comApr 23, 2020May 1, 2020113Layoff, temporary8 COVID order
QSC, LLCApr 1, 2020May 22, 202055Layoff, type not stated51 COVID order
ANDRE-BOUDIN BAKERIESAug 12, 2020Jul 22, 20207Closure, temporary21 days after effective date
Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLCJun 26, 2020Jul 6, 202043Layoff, temporary10 COVID order
Sky Chefs Inc.Aug 19, 2020Oct 22, 202075Layoff, permanent64
Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLCJul 20, 2020Jul 31, 2020132Layoff, temporary11 under 60
Segerstrom Center for the ArtsJun 8, 2020Jun 28, 2020505Layoff, temporary20 COVID order
Segerstrom Center for the ArtsJun 8, 2020Jun 28, 202016Layoff, permanent20 COVID order
The Patina Group NewCo, LLCApr 15, 2020Mar 19, 202096Layoff, temporary27 days after effective date
Out West Restaurant Group, Inc. dba Outback Steakhouse-0570 NewportApr 3, 2020Mar 18, 202049Layoff, temporary16 days after effective date
South Coast PlazaApr 6, 2020Mar 17, 202095Layoff, temporary20 days after effective date
CarMax Costa MesaApr 8, 2020Apr 8, 202088Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
EFT Media Productions - The Vanowen OfficeApr 16, 2020Mar 19, 202038Layoff, temporary28 days after effective date
David's Bridal, LLC f/k/a/ David's Bridal, Inc.Mar 30, 2020Apr 2, 202014Closure, temporary3 COVID order
Tickets.comApr 23, 2020May 1, 202096Layoff, temporary8 COVID order
U Gym, LLC dba UFC GYM ClubMar 24, 2020Mar 31, 202046Layoff, temporary7 COVID order
H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP dba COSApr 6, 2020Apr 5, 202022Layoff, temporary1 days after effective date
H&M Hennes & Mauritz LP dba & Other StoriesApr 6, 2020Apr 5, 202013Layoff, temporary1 days after effective date
Sheraton Operating Corporation, DBA The Westin South Coast PlazaMar 25, 2020Mar 4, 2020187Layoff, temporary21 days after effective date
Hotcakes Inc - IHOP 9Mar 17, 2020Mar 17, 202054Closure, type not stated0 COVID order
QSC, LLCApr 1, 2020Apr 10, 202055Layoff, temporary9 COVID order
4 Carrots Catering and EventsMar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020112Layoff, permanent0 COVID order
Mesa Verde Country ClubMar 29, 2020Apr 19, 202074Closure, temporary21 COVID order
SUSHI BOY INC DBA MUGIMARUMar 29, 2020Mar 27, 202022Layoff, temporary2 days after effective date
725 Baker, LLC, DBA MesaMar 17, 2020Mar 17, 202048Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
Bristol Equity Partners LP, DBA Restaurant HabanaMar 17, 2020Mar 17, 202079Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
4 CarrotsMar 17, 2020Mar 17, 2020112Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
King's Seafood CompanyMar 24, 2020Mar 17, 20201Layoff, type not stated7 days after effective date
Merritt Hospitality, LLC dba Costa Mesa MarriottMar 23, 2020Mar 17, 20201Layoff, type not stated6 days after effective date
Pacific Coast Hospitality, LLC dba Holiday Inn ExpressMar 18, 2020Mar 18, 202017Layoff, temporary0 COVID order
Hurley International LLCJan 16, 2020Mar 16, 202056Layoff, permanent60
TGI Friday'sOct 31, 2019Dec 31, 201954Closure, permanent61
UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc.Sep 19, 2019Nov 15, 201982Closure, permanent57 under 60
Sears, Roebuck and Co.Oct 15, 2018Dec 31, 2018106Closure, permanent77
Sears, Roebuck and Co.Oct 15, 2018Dec 31, 201819Closure, permanent77
Stearns Lending, LLCSep 21, 2017Nov 20, 201747Layoff, permanent60
Peoples, Inc.Sep 18, 2017Oct 31, 201778Closure, permanent43 under 60
Blue Shield of CaliforniaJan 28, 2016Mar 28, 20162Layoff, permanent60
Ditech Financial LLC.Jan 26, 2016Mar 28, 201687Closure, permanent62
Ceradyne, Inc.Nov 30, 2015Feb 1, 201665Closure, permanent63
Scott's Restaurants, LLCOct 29, 2015Jan 3, 2016106Closure, permanent66
Anna's Linens, Inc.Aug 4, 2015Sep 11, 201529Closure, permanent38 under 60
Emulex Corporation, AvagoMay 8, 2015Aug 14, 201549Layoff, permanent98
CP Costa Mesa LLCMar 2, 2015May 2, 201585Closure, temporary61
City National BankOct 3, 2014Dec 19, 20142Closure, permanent77

Largest layoffs in Costa Mesa since 2014

EmployerNoticesWorkersLatest
Segerstrom Center for the Arts2521Jun 8, 2020
Liberated Brands2363Jan 8, 2025
Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA, LLC3259Apr 30, 2021
All-Rite Leasing, Inc.2243May 29, 2025
Tickets.com2209Apr 23, 2020
Sheraton Operating Corporation, DBA The Westin South Coast Plaza1187Mar 25, 2020
Sky Chefs Inc.2147Jul 28, 2021
Sears, Roebuck and Co.2125Oct 15, 2018
4 Carrots Catering and Events1112Mar 31, 2020
4 Carrots1112Mar 17, 2020
QSC, LLC2110Apr 1, 2020
Scott's Restaurants, LLC1106Oct 29, 2015
The Patina Group NewCo, LLC196Apr 15, 2020
South Coast Plaza195Apr 6, 2020
CarMax Costa Mesa188Apr 8, 2020
Ditech Financial LLC.187Jan 26, 2016
CP Costa Mesa LLC185Mar 2, 2015
UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc.182Sep 19, 2019
Van's Corporate Headquarters182Apr 29, 2025
Experian Information Solutions, Inc.280Apr 17, 2024

Costa Mesa by fiscal year

Fiscal yearNoticesClosuresWorkers
2026-202721128
2025-202693350
2024-202576592
2023-2024101227
2022-202360111
2021-202232124
2020-2021103628
2019-20202752,032
2018-201922125
2017-201821125
2015-201654289
2014-201532136

Local help after a layoff in Costa Mesa

A WARN notice is the start of a paper trail, not the end of your rights. Workers in Costa Mesa bring WARN back-pay claims in the Superior Court of the county, and the agency routes for the questions that usually travel with a layoff are the same statewide: unpaid final wages and vacation payout go to the Labor Commissioner, discrimination in who was selected goes to the Civil Rights Department (three years to file) or the EEOC (300 days). Our Costa Mesa employment law page covers the local courts, agencies and deadlines. See also all notices in the county. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.

Source: California EDD WARN reports, July 2014 to Oct 27, 2026. County and city are as stated on the notice; for 2014 to 2017 filings, where the EDD listed only a city, the county is assigned from that city. Back to the layoff tracker.

About this data: Notices come from the California Employment Development Department WARN reports (fiscal years 2014-2015 to today) and are reloaded from the EDD every Tuesday and Thursday. Employer names appear as the employer wrote them on the notice, grouped where the names clearly refer to the same company. A notice is not a finding that any law was broken. This page is general information, not legal advice about your situation.

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