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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Apr 24, 2026

HRL Laboratories Cuts 376 Jobs Due to Loss of Government Contracts

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
376
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~47%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 24, 2026
376 OF 800 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Malibu, California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

HRL Laboratories, located in Malibu, has laid off 376 employees following the loss of government contracts. The job cuts were a direct response to the company's reduced workload and financial challenges stemming from this loss. The layoffs reflect the company's ongoing struggle to adapt to changes in its operational environment. HRL Laboratories has been known for its work with government projects, and the recent changes have significantly impacted its workforce. This decision underscores the challenges faced by companies reliant on government contracts in a shifting economic landscape.

HRL Laboratories cut 376 jobs in CA as of April 24, 2026.

That is roughly 47% of the 800 people HRL Laboratories employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 5 layoff events at HRL Laboratories since January 2026, including 434 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 3 additional events known from news reporting.

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HRL Laboratories
Industrials · 800 employees
5
EVENTS TRACKED
434
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 26, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026