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E. & J. Gallo Winery Layoffs

California WARN Act filing history

3 filings 3 locations 114 workers affected 31-33 Manufacturing

Recent filings include 3 events affecting 114 roles total. Activity spans 3 markets, including Napa, Sonoma, and San Luis Obispo. Impacted roles include positions across Unknown departments. Filing dates range from September 08, 2025 through April 15, 2026.

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E. & J. Gallo Winery has no active WARN filings in California.

The most recent filing on record took effect on 2026-04-15, more than 90 days ago, so it is no longer counted as active. This page stays available because the filing was public record and people still search for it.

For layoffs happening now, see Napa County or all current California filings.

E. & J. Gallo Winery layoff history in California

E. & J. Gallo Winery has filed 3 separate WARN notices in California between September 2025 and April 2026, covering 114 workers in total. They span 3 counties: Napa, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma. The largest single notice covered 56 workers, effective 2026-04-15.

The filings name 3 distinct addresses. The most affected are 105 Zinfandel Lane Saint Helena CA 94574 (56 workers); 2425 Mission Street San Miguel CA 93451 (47 workers); 11447 Old Redwood Hwy. Healdsburg CA 95448 (11 workers).

What this means if you work at E. & J. Gallo Winery

Across these filings the notice period ranges from 53 to 62 days. 1 of 3 gave less than the 60 days the California WARN Act normally requires.

The California WARN Act requires covered employers to give 60 days written notice before a mass layoff, relocation or termination. During that period you remain an employee and continue to be paid.

Shorter notice is not automatically a violation. The statute allows exceptions, including a faltering company actively seeking capital and business circumstances that were not reasonably foreseeable. The figures below are the dates as published by the state, with the arithmetic shown.

Notice Date Effective Date Days of Notice Meets 60 Days
2026-02-12 2026-04-15 62 Yes
2026-02-12 2026-04-15 62 Yes
2025-07-17 2025-09-08 53 Short by 7 days

This is a calculation from the published filing dates, not legal advice. If you believe you received insufficient notice, speak to an employment lawyer.

3 earlier filings from E. & J. Gallo Winery have already taken effect and are no longer listed here. The dates are shown in the notice period table above.

Other Recent Filings Nearby

Other companies with WARN Act filings in the same area.

Company Workers Effective Date Notice Date
Renteria Vineyard Management
Napa
91 2026-10-15 2026-08-07
CraftForce Services
Sonoma
51 2026-09-20 2026-07-22
Queen City Staffing
Sonoma
49 2026-09-13 2026-07-14
Safari West
Sonoma
134 2026-04-21 2026-02-23
Small Precision Tools California
Sonoma
30 2026-04-17 2026-02-03

What This Means for You

If you received notice of a layoff from E. & J. Gallo Winery effective 2026-04-15, the California WARN Act requires your employer to provide 60 days advance written notice before a mass layoff or plant closure.

During the notice period, you remain employed and should continue to receive your regular pay and benefits. Use this time to prepare for your transition.

Your next steps: File for unemployment insurance with the EDD as soon as possible after your last day. Review your COBRA options for health coverage continuation. Visit our resources page for a full guide.

Your Local Job Center

America's Job Centers offer free Rapid Response services for workers affected by WARN Act layoffs.

CareerPoint Napa

2751 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, Napa, CA 94559

Free services for laid-off workers

Career counseling, resume help, interview prep, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers. Ask about Rapid Response services specifically for WARN-affected employees.

Sonoma County Job Link

2227 Capricorn Way, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

Free services for laid-off workers

Career counseling, resume help, interview prep, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers. Ask about Rapid Response services specifically for WARN-affected employees.

If you are still inside the notice period

You remain an employee until the effective date, and you are still being paid. That is the window in which severance terms, a separation agreement, or an extended end date can still be discussed. After your last day, most of that leverage is gone.

California does not require an employer to pay severance. Anything you receive is negotiated, or comes from a policy or contract you already have. Read any agreement carefully before signing, particularly clauses that waive your right to sue, and be aware that you are generally entitled to time to consider it.

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Know Your Rights

These programs exist for exactly this situation.

Under the California WARN Act, employers with 75 or more employees must provide 60 days advance notice before a mass layoff, relocation, or plant closure. If you were affected by this filing, the following resources can help.

File for Unemployment Insurance (EDD)

Apply online through the California Employment Development Department. You may be eligible before your last day.

CalFresh Food Assistance

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Covered California Health Insurance

Losing employer-sponsored health coverage qualifies you for a special enrollment period.

Your Local Job Center (see above)

Free career counseling, job search assistance, retraining vouchers, and Rapid Response services for WARN-affected workers.

About WARN Act Filings

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide 60 calendar days advance written notice of a plant closing or mass layoff. California's WARN Act (Labor Code sections 1400-1408) extends this to employers with 75 or more employees. All data on this site is sourced from filings published by the California Employment Development Department.

This data is sourced from official WARN Act filings submitted to the California Employment Development Department. American Job Center data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.