Washington Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Washington filed 4 WARN Act notices in February 2016, impacting roughly 646 workers — representing a notable rise over January and down 1% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 162 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 520 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 59 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 59 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 8 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 520 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 59 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kitsap | 1 | 520 |
| King | 2 | 67 |
| Clark | 1 | 59 |
Kitsap was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 520 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | 1 | 520 |
| Auburn | 1 | 59 |
| Vancouver | 1 | 59 |
| Seattle | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 587 |
| Layoff | 1 | 59 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentrix | Bremerton | 520 | Closure | |
| Cardinal Health | Auburn | 59 | Layoff | |
| Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Servicing | Vancouver | 59 | Closure | |
| Maslow Media Group | Seattle | 8 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Concentrix at its Bremerton facility, reporting 520 affected workers. Cardinal Health followed with 59 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.