Layoff notices in Torrance at a glance
Torrance employers have filed 141 WARN notices with the EDD since July 1, 2014, naming 13,408 workers. The most recent notice is dated Aug 31, 2026. 35 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 Manufacturing (153 workers).
Notices in fiscal year 2017-2018, newest first
6 notices, 150 workers. Show all years.
| Employer | Notice date | Effective | Workers | Type | Days notice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemring Energetic Devices | Aug 3, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 | 81 | Closure, permanent | 90 |
| Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. | Jun 1, 2018 | Jul 30, 2018 | 21 | Layoff, permanent | 59 under 60 |
| Dollar Loan Center California LLC | Jan 25, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | 2 | Layoff, permanent | 65 |
| Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center | Sep 13, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 | 2 | Layoff, permanent | 44 under 60 |
| Irwin Industries, Inc. (PBF Torrance Refinery) | Aug 8, 2017 | Oct 11, 2017 | 29 | Closure, permanent | 64 |
| Penske Vehicle Services, Inc. | Jul 18, 2017 | Sep 17, 2017 | 15 | Closure, permanent | 61 |
Largest layoffs in Torrance since 2014
| Employer | Notices | Workers | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Motor North America | 1 | 3,000 | Jul 20, 2015 |
| Herbalife International of America, Inc. | 24 | 1,089 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc. (RHC) | 1 | 1,014 | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Toyota Motor Credit Corporation | 1 | 941 | Apr 30, 2015 |
| Pathology, Inc. | 1 | 388 | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Honeywell | 2 | 327 | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Hi-Shear Corporation | 3 | 287 | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Farmer Brothers | 1 | 271 | Feb 5, 2015 |
| Edelbrock group | 1 | 270 | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Happy Money, Inc. | 2 | 241 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| LSC Communications US, LLC | 1 | 228 | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Citizen Watch of America, Inc. | 1 | 202 | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Amazon | 1 | 196 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| First Step Staffing/Employee Management Solutions LP | 1 | 193 | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Marriott Hotel Services dba Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach | 1 | 189 | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Canoo | 1 | 185 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Chemring Energetic Devices | 2 | 174 | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. | 3 | 154 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| Renewal by Andersen LLC | 1 | 153 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Autism Behavior Consultants | 1 | 150 | Mar 24, 2020 |
Torrance by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Notices | Closures | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 1 | 0 | 153 |
| 2025-2026 | 8 | 4 | 297 |
| 2024-2025 | 7 | 2 | 535 |
| 2023-2024 | 25 | 1 | 921 |
| 2022-2023 | 17 | 5 | 580 |
| 2021-2022 | 4 | 2 | 238 |
| 2020-2021 | 15 | 3 | 1,212 |
| 2019-2020 | 36 | 8 | 3,594 |
| 2018-2019 | 7 | 3 | 404 |
| 2017-2018 | 6 | 3 | 150 |
| 2016-2017 | 4 | 3 | 192 |
| 2015-2016 | 5 | 3 | 3,575 |
| 2014-2015 | 6 | 6 | 1,557 |
Local help after a layoff in Torrance
A WARN notice is the start of a paper trail, not the end of your rights. Workers in Torrance 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 Torrance 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.