Washington Layoffs — March 2026, Week 4
Employers in Washington reported 5 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 4, displacing an estimated 1,285 workers. The average filing covered 257 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
5
Notices Filed
1,285
Workers Affected
257
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)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle America | Seattle | 491 | Layoff | |
| Oracle America | Seattle and Remote | 475 | Layoff | |
| Meta | Seattle | 168 | Layoff | |
| Epic Games | Bellevue | 82 | Layoff | |
| Starbucks | Seattle | 69 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Oracle America at its Seattle facility, reporting 491 affected workers. Oracle America followed with 475 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 4 of March 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full March report for Washington.