Washington Layoffs — August 2016
Employers in Washington reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2016, displacing an estimated 180 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 53% versus August 2015. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 180 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 180 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 180 |
King felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1 | 116 |
| Bellevue | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 116 |
| Closure | 1 | 64 |
Closures accounted for 36% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Seattle | 116 | Layoff | |
| W.G. Cells | Bellevue | 64 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Boeing at its Seattle facility, reporting 116 affected workers. W.G. Cells followed with 64 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.