Washington Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Washington posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2018, affecting an estimated 218 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 83% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 155 |
| Transportation | 1 | 63 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 155 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 218 |
King bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 218 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 1 | 155 |
| SeaTac | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 155 |
| Layoff | 1 | 63 |
The high proportion of closures (71% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wargaming (Seattle) | Redmond | 155 | Closure | |
| Menzies Aviation | SeaTac | 63 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Wargaming (Seattle) at its Redmond facility, reporting 155 affected workers. Menzies Aviation followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.