Total Workers Affected
1,072
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Transportation & Warehousing
Lyft
1,072 workers across 1 WARN notice, primarily in CA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 1,072
- Workers cut
- 1
- WARN notice
- 1
- State
- 1,072
- Avg / notice
Lyft has 1 recorded WARN filing affecting 1,072 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Lyft has 1 recorded filing covering 1,072 workers across 1 state, primarily CA, the 143rd-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
Lyft put 1,072 workers on WARN notice across 1 filing - the 143rd-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #143
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 2%
- larger than 98% of tracked employers
- 1
- Recorded WARN filing
- 1
- state affected, led by CA
Where Lyft Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
1
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Apr 2023
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) 60.0%
1,072 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2023
Mass Layoff
San Francisco, CA · Transportation & Warehousing
Effective: Apr 27, 2023
1,072
workers
Filed Apr 27, 2023
How Lyft compares in Transportation & Warehousing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Airlines | 42,706 | 9 | WA |
| 2 | American Airlines | 19,230 | 6 | WA |
| 3 | Delta Air Lines | 17,074 | 2 | WA |
| 4 | Southwest Airlines | 7,210 | 7 | CO |
| 5 | Uber Technologies | 6,700 | 1 | CA |
| 6 | Spirit Airlines | 5,247 | 6 | FL |
| 7 | United Airlines (Washington Dulles International Airport) | 3,036 | 1 | VA |
| 8 | American Airlines-DFW | 2,475 | 1 | TX |
| 9 | Lyft (this page) | 1,072 | 1 | CA |
What this means for CA workers
Lyft has 1 recorded WARN filing covering 1,072 workers, most recently on Apr 27, 2023.
- 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 Lyft'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 Lyft WARN Record
Lyft's single WARN Act filing in this dataset covers 1,072 workers, dated Apr 27, 2023. A lone filing is the most common shape in the recorded dataset, though the true worker count can run higher (why). By total workers affected, Lyft ranks #29 of 630 tracked employers in CA. Among the 8 other Transportation & Warehousing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,955 affected workers -- Lyft's 1,072 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to CA's workforce agency, in the Transportation & Warehousing sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 1,072 workers per notice, Lyft's filings fall into a pattern that resembles full-facility closures or company-wide restructuring, events that can reshape local labor markets for years. This single notice marks a discrete restructuring event rather than a sustained pattern, though workforce changes below the 50-worker WARN floor may have occurred without disclosure.
Workers on CA-based Lyft 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 Lyft laying off workers? ▼
Lyft has filed 1 WARN Act notice affecting 1,072 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Apr 27, 2023.
How many people has Lyft laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Lyft has affected 1,072 workers total, averaging 1,072 workers per notice.
What states has Lyft had layoffs in? ▼
Lyft 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 Lyft 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 Lyft's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Lyft has affected 1,072 workers across 1 WARN filing in the Transportation & Warehousing 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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The full PlainLayoffs employer roster, covering every recorded employer including Lyft, is available as CSV. Underlying WARN Act filings are public records; see our methodology for the compilation method.
Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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