Washington Layoffs — June 2018
Employers in Washington reported 1 WARN Act notices in June 2018, displacing an estimated 304 workers — signaling an acceleration from May and down 76% versus June 2017. The average filing covered 304 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 304 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 304 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 304 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 304 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Way | 1 | 304 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 304 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conduent | Federal Way | 304 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Conduent at its Federal Way facility, reporting 304 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.