Layoff notices in Northridge at a glance
Northridge employers have filed 17 WARN notices with the EDD since July 1, 2014, naming 2,351 workers. The most recent notice is dated Feb 5, 2026. 1 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.
Notices in fiscal year 2020-2021, newest first
2 notices, 141 workers. Show all years.
| Employer | Notice date | Effective | Workers | Type | Days notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern & Pacific Specialty Finance Inc. Store | Oct 8, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | 2 | Closure, permanent | 64 |
| University Student Union, California State University | Dec 8, 2020 | Jan 16, 2021 | 139 | Closure, temporary | 39 under 60 |
Largest layoffs in Northridge since 2014
| Employer | Notices | Workers | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Industries of Southern California | 1 | 506 | Apr 13, 2020 |
| The University Corporation at CSU Northridge | 1 | 398 | Mar 31, 2020 |
| The University Corporation at California State University Northridge | 1 | 350 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Abercrombe & Fitch HCo. | 1 | 335 | Apr 9, 2020 |
| University Student Union, California State University | 1 | 139 | Dec 8, 2020 |
| CSU Northridge, University Student Union | 1 | 137 | May 29, 2020 |
| Associated Students California State University Northridge Inc. | 1 | 108 | May 11, 2020 |
| COR Restaurant Services, LLC with Chick-fil-A, Inc. | 1 | 85 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | 81 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Brent's Holding II, L.P. | 1 | 55 | Mar 27, 2020 |
| San Fernando Valley Automotive Group dba Rydell Automotive Group | 1 | 47 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Brent's Deli Inc. | 1 | 46 | Mar 26, 2020 |
| David’s Bridal, LLC | 1 | 38 | Apr 25, 2023 |
| JD Sports | 1 | 22 | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Southwestern & Pacific Specialty Finance Inc. Store | 1 | 2 | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Northridge Health Fitness LLC | 1 | 1 | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Curvature | 1 | 1 | Apr 2, 2018 |
Northridge by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Notices | Closures | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 1 | 0 | 81 |
| 2022-2023 | 2 | 1 | 123 |
| 2020-2021 | 2 | 2 | 141 |
| 2019-2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,005 |
| 2017-2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Local help after a layoff in Northridge
A WARN notice is the start of a paper trail, not the end of your rights. Workers in Northridge 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 county 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.