Washington Layoffs — February 2026, Week 4
Employers in Washington submitted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 4, putting at risk an estimated 64 workers. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
64
Workers Affected
64
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
4.7%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
5,507
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
2.57%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 64 |
The Arts & Entertainment sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 64 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPIC Theaters | Redmond | 64 | Closure |
Topping the list was IPIC Theaters at its Redmond facility, reporting 64 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 4 of February 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full February report for Washington.