Total Workers Affected
212
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Professional & Technical Services
Gilead Sciences
212 workers across 5 WARN notices, primarily in CA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 212
- Workers cut
- 5
- WARN notices
- 3
- States
- 42
- Avg / notice
Gilead Sciences has 5 recorded WARN filings affecting 212 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Gilead Sciences has 5 recorded filings covering 212 workers across 3 states, primarily CA, the 1,005th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Gilead Sciences put 212 workers on WARN notice across 5 filings - the 1,005th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #1,005
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 15%
- larger than 85% of tracked employers
- 5
- Recorded WARN filings
- 3
- states affected, led by CA
Where Gilead Sciences Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
5
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Apr 2026
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
212 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2026
Mass Layoff
Montgomery County, MD · Manufacturing
Effective: Jun 30, 2026
84
workers
Filed Apr 30, 2026
Mass Layoff
Ocean Ranch Blvd Oceanside, CA · Professional & Technical Services
Effective: Jan 21, 2026
34
workers
Filed Jan 21, 2026
2025
Mass Layoff
Ocean Ranch Blvd Oceanside, CA · Professional & Technical Services
Effective: Nov 12, 2025
17
workers
Filed Nov 12, 2025
Mass Layoff
Ocean Ranch Blvd Oceanside, CA · Professional & Technical Services
Effective: Aug 6, 2025
5
workers
Filed Aug 6, 2025
2024
Facility Closure
Seattle, WA · Other Services
Effective: Jan 17, 2025
72
workers
Filed Nov 13, 2024
How Gilead Sciences compares in Professional & Technical Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12,127 | 17 | CA | |
| 2 | Cisco Systems | 9,221 | 4 | CA |
| 3 | Salesforce | 7,406 | 4 | CA |
| 4 | STARTEK | 1,275 | 4 | VA |
| 5 | Alorica | 915 | 4 | VA |
| 6 | Charter Communications | 889 | 8 | WI |
| 7 | Intel Corporation | 865 | 6 | CA |
| 8 | Oracle America | 815 | 11 | CA |
| 9 | Gilead Sciences (this page) | 212 | 5 | CA |
What this means for CA workers
Gilead Sciences has 5 recorded WARN filings covering 212 workers, most recently on Apr 30, 2026.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in CA, where Gilead Sciences's filings were reported. CA layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Gilead Sciences WARN Record
Gilead Sciences has 5 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 212 workers between Nov 13, 2024 and Apr 30, 2026. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Gilead Sciences ranks #87 of 630 tracked employers in CA. Among the 8 other Professional & Technical Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 1,095 affected workers -- Gilead Sciences's 212 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 3 states, most concentrated in CA (Professional & Technical Services), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 42 workers per notice, Gilead Sciences's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. The 5 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on CA-based Gilead Sciences 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. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gilead Sciences laying off workers? ▼
Gilead Sciences has filed 5 WARN Act notices affecting 212 workers across 3 states. The most recent notice was filed on Apr 30, 2026.
How many people has Gilead Sciences laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Gilead Sciences has affected 212 workers total, averaging 42 workers per notice.
What states has Gilead Sciences had layoffs in? ▼
Gilead Sciences has filed WARN notices in 3 states: CA, MD, WA.
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 Gilead Sciences 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 Gilead Sciences's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Gilead Sciences has affected 212 workers across 5 WARN filings in the Professional & Technical Services 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.
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