Washington Layoffs — April 2016
Employers in Washington submitted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2016, putting at risk an estimated 554 workers — down from March and up 20% versus April 2015. The average filing covered 185 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 418 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 38 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 418 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Professional Services reported 98 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish | 1 | 418 |
| King | 1 | 98 |
| Pierce | 1 | 38 |
Snohomish bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 418 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1 | 418 |
| Kent | 1 | 98 |
| Tacoma | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 418 |
| Layoff | 1 | 38 |
The high proportion of closures (75% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Valley Hospital & Clinics | Arlington | 418 | Closure | |
| Xerox | Kent | 98 | ||
| Cablecraft Motion Controls | Tacoma | 38 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Cascade Valley Hospital & Clinics at its Arlington facility, reporting 418 affected workers. Xerox followed with 98 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.