Washington Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Washington logged 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, involving roughly 5 workers. The average filing covered 5 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
5
Workers Affected
5
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
5.1%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
5,286
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
2.4%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 5 |
The Finance & Insurance sector dominated layoff filings with 5 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMBC Manubank | Various locations in Washington | 5 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at SMBC Manubank at its Various locations in Washington facility, reporting 5 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Washington.