Washington Layoffs — January 2026, Week 3
Employers in Washington posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 3, affecting an estimated 432 workers. The average filing covered 216 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
432
Workers Affected
216
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
5.0%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
5,791
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
2.51%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 101 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 101 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meta | King County | 331 | Layoff | |
| Food Service Slicing LLC dba Crunch Pak | Selah | 101 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Meta at its King County facility, reporting 331 affected workers. Food Service Slicing LLC dba Crunch Pak followed with 101 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 3 of January 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full January report for Washington.