Washington Layoffs — November 2014
Employers in Washington filed 2 WARN Act notices in November 2014, impacting roughly 181 workers — representing a pullback from October and up 36% versus November 2013. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 112 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 69 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 112 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 69 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce | 2 | 181 |
Pierce was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 181 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sumner | 1 | 112 |
| Lakewood | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 181 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCPenney | Sumner | 112 | Closure | |
| Avamere Georgian House of Lakewood | Lakewood | 69 | Closure |
The single largest action involved JCPenney at its Sumner facility, reporting 112 affected workers. Avamere Georgian House of Lakewood followed with 69 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.