Washington Layoffs — December 2010
Employers in Washington reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2010, displacing an estimated 450 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and up 231% versus December 2009. The average filing covered 225 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 321 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 129 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 321 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Real Estate reported 129 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom | 1 | 321 |
| King | 1 | 129 |
Whatcom saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 321 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 1 | 321 |
| Kirkland | 1 | 129 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 321 |
| Layoff | 1 | 129 |
The high proportion of closures (71% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semiahmoo Resort | Blaine | 321 | Closure | |
| ZipRealty | Kirkland | 129 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Semiahmoo Resort at its Blaine facility, reporting 321 affected workers. ZipRealty followed with 129 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Washington labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.