Washington Layoffs — November 2011
Employers in Washington submitted 1 WARN Act notices in November 2011, putting at risk an estimated 215 workers — down from 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 215 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 215 |
King absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Topping the list was Emerald Shared Services DBA K&L Distributors, Inc at its Renton facility, reporting 215 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.