Layoff notices in San Rafael at a glance
San Rafael employers have filed 35 WARN notices with the EDD since July 1, 2014, naming 2,402 workers. The most recent notice is dated Oct 18, 2026. 6 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 Healthcare and Social Assistance (1 workers).
Notices in fiscal year 2018-2019, newest first
1 notices, 50 workers. Show all years.
| Employer | Notice date | Effective | Workers | Type | Days notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Supply Company, LLC | Aug 21, 2018 | Oct 20, 2018 | 50 | Closure, permanent | 60 |
Largest layoffs in San Rafael since 2014
| Employer | Notices | Workers | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk, Inc. | 3 | 675 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Osher Marin Jewish Community Center | 1 | 226 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. | 3 | 213 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Sonnen BMW | 1 | 114 | May 1, 2015 |
| Terrapin Crossroads | 1 | 104 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Telltale, Inc. | 1 | 90 | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael | 1 | 90 | Mar 19, 2020 |
| BJ's Restaurants, Inc. | 1 | 90 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Nazareth House | 1 | 76 | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Peacock Gap | 1 | 72 | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Pacific Laser Systems | 1 | 69 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| PR1 Automotive, LLC dba Mercedes-Benz of Marin | 1 | 68 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| BMW San Rafael | 1 | 59 | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Genworth Financial, Inc. | 1 | 58 | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Cinemark USA Inc. dba Century Northgate | 1 | 56 | Mar 26, 2020 |
| St. Vincent's School for Boys | 1 | 52 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| PRI Automotive, LLC DBA Mercedes-Benz of Marin | 1 | 51 | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Orchard Supply Company, LLC | 1 | 50 | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | 3 | 45 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center | 1 | 41 | Feb 3, 2022 |
San Rafael by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Notices | Closures | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-2026 | 5 | 1 | 64 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 1 | 146 |
| 2023-2024 | 5 | 1 | 91 |
| 2022-2023 | 3 | 2 | 730 |
| 2021-2022 | 1 | 0 | 41 |
| 2020-2021 | 3 | 2 | 248 |
| 2019-2020 | 8 | 0 | 603 |
| 2018-2019 | 1 | 1 | 50 |
| 2017-2018 | 2 | 0 | 139 |
| 2016-2017 | 2 | 2 | 127 |
| 2015-2016 | 1 | 0 | 48 |
| 2014-2015 | 1 | 1 | 114 |
Local help after a layoff in San Rafael
A WARN notice is the start of a paper trail, not the end of your rights. Workers in San Rafael 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.