El Segundo, CA – A major workforce reduction is set to impact Southern California as toy manufacturing giant Mattel, Inc. plans to lay off dozens of employees at its El Segundo location.
According to a WARN notice filed with the state of California, the layoffs will take effect Friday, May 22, 2026, at the company’s facility located at 333 Continental Boulevard. The filing indicates that 65 employees will be affected by the job cuts.
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to provide advance notice of significant layoffs or plant closures, offering workers time to prepare for employment transitions. The notice did not specify the departments or roles impacted by the layoffs.
Mattel, headquartered in El Segundo, is one of the largest toy companies in the world, known for brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price. The company has undergone various restructuring efforts in recent years as it adapts to shifting consumer trends and global market pressures.
It remains unclear whether the layoffs are part of a broader corporate restructuring or tied to specific operational changes at the El Segundo facility. Company officials have not publicly detailed the reasoning behind the reduction.
Local workforce agencies and state employment resources are typically mobilized following WARN notices to assist displaced workers with job placement services, training programs, and unemployment benefits.
The upcoming layoffs highlight ongoing shifts within the manufacturing and retail sectors, where companies continue to reevaluate staffing needs amid economic uncertainty and evolving demand patterns.
More information may become available as the effective date approaches and impacted employees receive additional guidance from the company and state agencies.
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