Washington Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Washington filed 3 WARN Act notices in April 2021, impacting roughly 123 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 98% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 41 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 46 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 10 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 67 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 46 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz | 1 | 67 |
| King | 2 | 56 |
Cowlitz bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 67 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kelso | 1 | 67 |
| Kent | 1 | 46 |
| Bothell | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSU-Peterbilt & GMC | Kelso | 67 | ||
| Hydro Systems USA | Kent | 46 | ||
| Keyword Studios US | Bothell | 10 |
The single largest action involved DSU-Peterbilt & GMC at its Kelso facility, reporting 67 affected workers. Hydro Systems USA followed with 46 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.