Washington Layoffs — April 2016
Employers in Washington filed 3 WARN Act notices in April 2016, impacting roughly 554 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 20% versus April 2015. The average filing covered 185 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 418 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 98 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 38 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 418 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 98 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish | 1 | 418 |
| King | 1 | 98 |
| Pierce | 1 | 38 |
Snohomish absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 75% of all affected workers with 418 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1 | 418 |
| Kent | 1 | 98 |
| Tacoma | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 418 |
| Layoff | 1 | 38 |
The high proportion of closures (75% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Valley Hospital & Clinics | Arlington | 418 | Closure | |
| Xerox | Kent | 98 | ||
| Cablecraft Motion Controls | Tacoma | 38 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Cascade Valley Hospital & Clinics at its Arlington facility, reporting 418 affected workers. Xerox followed with 98 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.