Total Workers Affected
134
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
Western Digital Technologies
134 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in CA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 134
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 67
- Avg / notice
Western Digital Technologies has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 134 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Western Digital Technologies has 2 recorded filings covering 134 workers across 1 state, primarily CA, the 1,771st-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
Western Digital Technologies put 134 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 1,771st-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #1,771
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 26%
- larger than 74% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 1
- state affected, led by CA
Where Western Digital Technologies Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
2
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jan 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%
134 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2026
Mass Layoff
Great Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA · Manufacturing
Effective: Jan 27, 2026
47
workers
Filed Jan 27, 2026
Mass Layoff
Great Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA · Manufacturing
Effective: Jan 20, 2026
87
workers
Filed Jan 20, 2026
How Western Digital Technologies compares in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 33,263 | 54 | WA |
| 2 | Intel | 27,438 | 5 | TX |
| 3 | Nokia | 14,000 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Rivian Automotive | 6,700 | 1 | IL |
| 5 | Dell Technologies | 6,650 | 1 | TX |
| 6 | General Motors | 4,000 | 1 | MI |
| 7 | HP | 4,000 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Ford Motor | 3,000 | 1 | MI |
| 9 | Western Digital Technologies (this page) | 134 | 2 | CA |
What this means for CA workers
Western Digital Technologies has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 134 workers, most recently on Jan 27, 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 Western Digital Technologies'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 Western Digital Technologies WARN Record
Western Digital Technologies has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 134 workers between Jan 20, 2026 and Jan 27, 2026. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Western Digital Technologies ranks #120 of 630 tracked employers in CA. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- Western Digital Technologies's 134 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to CA's workforce agency, in the Manufacturing sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 67 workers per notice, Western Digital Technologies's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. The 2 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 Western Digital Technologies 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 Western Digital Technologies laying off workers? ▼
Western Digital Technologies has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 134 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Jan 27, 2026.
How many people has Western Digital Technologies laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Western Digital Technologies has affected 134 workers total, averaging 67 workers per notice.
What states has Western Digital Technologies had layoffs in? ▼
Western Digital Technologies 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 Western Digital Technologies 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 Western Digital Technologies's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Western Digital Technologies has affected 134 workers across 2 WARN filings in the Manufacturing 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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