Washington Layoffs — September 2018
Employers in Washington submitted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2018, putting at risk an estimated 53 workers and down 50% versus September 2017. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 53 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 53 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 53 |
King absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 53 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bothell | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 53 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertafore | Bothell | 53 | Closure |
Topping the list was Vertafore at its Bothell facility, reporting 53 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.