Washington Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Washington reported 1 WARN Act notices in December 2017, displacing an estimated 65 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 93% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 65 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 65 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 65 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 65 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1 | 65 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hacker Group | Seattle | 65 |
The most significant filing came from The Hacker Group at its Seattle facility, reporting 65 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.