Washington Layoffs — October 2004
Employers in Washington filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2004, impacting roughly 150 workers — representing a pullback from September. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 103 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 47 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 103 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 47 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 103 |
| Spokane | 1 | 47 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 103 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| SeaTac | 1 | 103 |
| Spokane | 1 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 150 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Host | SeaTac | 103 | Layoff | |
| Trinity Universal Insurance | Spokane | 47 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved HMS Host at its SeaTac facility, reporting 103 affected workers. Trinity Universal Insurance followed with 47 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Washington. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Washington WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.