Washington Layoffs — February 2022
Employers in Washington reported 1 WARN Act notices in February 2022, displacing an estimated 59 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 91% versus February 2021. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 59 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 59 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce | 1 | 59 |
Pierce was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 59 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Joint Base Lewis McChord | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 59 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valiant Integrated Services | Joint Base Lewis McChord | 59 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Valiant Integrated Services at its Joint Base Lewis McChord facility, reporting 59 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.