Washington Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Washington logged 1 WARN Act notices in October 2021, involving roughly 115 workers and down 92% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 115 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 115 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 115 |
King absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 115 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1 | 115 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 115 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foss Maritime | Seattle | 115 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Foss Maritime at its Seattle facility, reporting 115 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.