Washington Layoffs — February 2015
Employers in Washington reported 5 WARN Act notices in February 2015, displacing an estimated 654 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 90% versus February 2014. The average filing covered 131 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 396 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 157 |
| Education | 1 | 60 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 41 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 396 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Information & Technology reported 157 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 4 | 594 |
| Spokane | 1 | 60 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 91% of all affected workers with 594 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 3 | 437 |
| Bellevue | 1 | 157 |
| Spokane | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 5 | 654 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Seattle | 319 | Layoff | |
| Trulia | Bellevue | 157 | Layoff | |
| Valeant Pharmaceuticals | Seattle | 77 | Layoff | |
| Ambassador Programs | Spokane | 60 | Layoff | |
| Emeritus Senior Living | Seattle | 41 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Boeing at its Seattle facility, reporting 319 affected workers. Trulia followed with 157 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.