Washington Layoffs — May 2026, Week 2
Employers in Washington posted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 2, affecting an estimated 61 workers. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
61
Workers Affected
61
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
5.1%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
5,269
Initial Claims
(2026-05-02 wk)
2.33%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-05-02 wk)
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Seattle | 61 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Starbucks at its Seattle facility, reporting 61 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 2 of May 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full May report for Washington.