Washington Layoffs — December 2010
Employers in Washington recorded 2 WARN Act notices in December 2010, covering approximately 450 workers — marking a sharp increase 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 321 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Real Estate reported 129 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Whatcom | 1 | 321 |
| King | 1 | 129 |
Whatcom was the epicenter of layoff 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 |
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.