Washington Layoffs — April 2014
Employers in Washington posted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2014, affecting an estimated 203 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to March and down 82% versus April 2013. The average filing covered 203 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 203 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 203 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 1 | 203 |
Spokane bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 203 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lake | 1 | 203 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 203 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Scripts | Liberty Lake | 203 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Express Scripts at its Liberty Lake facility, reporting 203 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Washington. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Washington WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.