Washington Layoffs — February 2013
Employers in Washington filed 1 WARN Act notices in February 2013, impacting roughly 102 workers — representing a pullback from January and down 71% versus February 2012. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 102 |
The Government sector led the way in workforce reductions with 102 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 102 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 102 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 1 | 102 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 102 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Parking | Bellevue | 102 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Central Parking at its Bellevue facility, reporting 102 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Government 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.