Washington Layoffs — March 2013
Employers in Washington posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2013, affecting an estimated 255 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and up 554% versus March 2012. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 148 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 107 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 148 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 107 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 1 | 148 |
| Whatcom | 1 | 107 |
Spokane bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 148 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley | 1 | 148 |
| Blaine | 1 | 107 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 255 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sykes Enterprises | Spokane Valley | 148 | Closure | |
| Semiahmoo Resort | Blaine | 107 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Sykes Enterprises at its Spokane Valley facility, reporting 148 affected workers. Semiahmoo Resort followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Washington labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services 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.