Washington Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Washington posted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2014, affecting an estimated 85 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 88% versus May 2013. The average filing covered 28 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 80 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 4 |
| Retail | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 80 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 4 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 2 | 81 |
| King | 1 | 4 |
Spokane was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 95% of all affected workers with 81 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 1 | 80 |
| Seattle | 1 | 4 |
| Spokane Valley | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 81 |
| Layoff | 1 | 4 |
The high proportion of closures (95% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PerkinElmer | Spokane | 80 | Closure | |
| Emeritus Senior Living | Seattle | 4 | Layoff | |
| Eager Beaver Computers | Spokane Valley | 1 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by PerkinElmer at its Spokane facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Emeritus Senior Living followed with 4 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.