Washington Layoffs — March 2024
Employers in Washington reported 4 WARN Act notices in March 2024, displacing an estimated 480 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 76% versus March 2023. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 322 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 86 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 72 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 322 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 86 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clark | 2 | 322 |
| King | 1 | 86 |
| Whatcom | 1 | 72 |
Clark saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 322 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 2 | 322 |
| Redmond | 1 | 86 |
| Bellingham | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 288 |
| Closure | 1 | 72 |
Closures accounted for 15% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BowFlex | Vancouver | 202 | Layoff | |
| Jabil | Vancouver | 120 | ||
| TEKsystems | Redmond | 86 | Layoff | |
| Bornstein | Bellingham | 72 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from BowFlex at its Vancouver facility, reporting 202 affected workers. Jabil followed with 120 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.