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Genentech

346 workers across 3 WARN notices, primarily in CA — every mass-layoff and plant-closing filing on record.

346
Workers cut
3
WARN notices
1
State
115
Avg / notice

The verdict

Genentech put 346 workers on WARN notice across 3 filings — the 294th-largest WARN footprint of 4,023 tracked employers.

#294
of 4,023 employers by workers affected
Top 7%
larger than 93% of tracked employers
3
WARN filings on record
1
state affected, led by CA

Employer Profile

Primary State
CA
Primary Industry
Wholesale Trade
First Notice
Jun 26, 2025
Latest Notice
Oct 24, 2025
States with Layoffs
CA

WARN Notices by Year: Genentech — Workers affected per year from WARN Act filings

0 workers 0.2 workers 0.4 workers 0.6 workers 0.8 workers 1 workers 2025 0 workers
WARN Notices by Year: Genentech — Workers affected per year from WARN Act filings

Total Workers Affected

346

Across all WARN notices

Number of Notices

3

WARN Act filings on record

Latest Event Date

Oct 2025

Most recent filing

Workforce Impact Severity 30.0%

346 workers across all events

WARN Notice History

2025

Mass Layoff

DNA Way South San Francisco, CA · Professional & Technical Services

Effective: Oct 24, 2025

118

workers

Filed Oct 24, 2025

Mass Layoff

DNA Way South San Francisco, CA · Wholesale Trade

Effective: Jul 16, 2025

87

workers

Filed Jul 16, 2025

Mass Layoff

DNA Way South San Francisco, CA · Wholesale Trade

Effective: Jun 26, 2025

141

workers

Filed Jun 26, 2025

How Genentech compares in Wholesale Trade

Reading the Genentech WARN Record

Federal WARN Act filings place Genentech on record with 3 notices covering 346 workers, spanning Jun 26, 2025 through Oct 24, 2025. Because the WARN Act only captures events that affect 50 or more workers at sites of 100+ employees, this count sits at the upper band of the employer's layoff activity — smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are invisible to this dataset. The geographic footprint of 1 state, anchored in CA, in the Wholesale Trade sector, shapes which state workforce agencies received the filings and which state-level "mini-WARN" thresholds applied.

Averaging 115 workers per notice, Genentech's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 3 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.

For workers, the practical layer under these numbers is time: the WARN Act's 60-day notification window triggers eligibility for state unemployment insurance, COBRA health-coverage continuation, and rapid-response services from the state workforce agency that received the filing. Workers on CA-based Genentech notices should contact the CA workforce agency directly — response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. The record above reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.

Understanding Genentech's Layoff History

Genentech has filed 3 WARN Act notices, indicating multiple rounds of workforce reductions. This pattern may reflect industry downturns, strategic restructuring, or regional facility consolidation.

Each notice has affected an average of 115 workers, representing moderately sized workforce reductions. WARN Act notices only capture layoffs meeting federal thresholds (50+ workers) and may not represent all workforce changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genentech laying off workers?

Genentech has filed 3 WARN Act notices affecting 346 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Oct 24, 2025.

How many people has Genentech laid off?

According to WARN Act filings, Genentech has affected 346 workers total, averaging 115 workers per notice.

What states has Genentech had layoffs in?

Genentech has filed WARN notices in 1 state: CA.

What is a WARN Act notice?

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.

What benefits are available after a Genentech layoff?

Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.

How does Genentech's layoff history compare to the industry?

Genentech has affected 346 workers across 3 WARN filings in the Wholesale Trade sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.

Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.