Washington Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Washington filed 3 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 132 workers. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
132
Workers Affected
44
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
5.1%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
5,286
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
2.4%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novanta | Mukilteo | 83 | Closure | |
| Maersk | Lakewood | 44 | Closure | |
| Maersk | Sumner | 5 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Novanta at its Mukilteo facility, reporting 83 affected workers. Maersk followed with 44 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Washington.