Washington Layoffs — November 2011
Employers in Washington posted 1 WARN Act notices in November 2011, affecting an estimated 215 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 4% versus November 2010. The average filing covered 215 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 215 |
The Wholesale Trade sector saw the heaviest impact with 215 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 215 |
King felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 215 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Renton | 1 | 215 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 215 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Shared Services DBA K&L Distributors, Inc | Renton | 215 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Emerald Shared Services DBA K&L Distributors, Inc at its Renton facility, reporting 215 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade 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.