Washington Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Washington filed 2 WARN Act notices in April 2019, impacting roughly 128 workers — representing a pullback from March and down 64% versus April 2018. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 67 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 61 |
The Wholesale Trade sector led the way in workforce reductions with 67 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish | 1 | 67 |
| Pierce | 1 | 61 |
Snohomish absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 67 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Everett | 1 | 67 |
| Puyallup | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 128 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKesson | Everett | 67 | Closure | |
| idX West | Puyallup | 61 | Closure |
The single largest action involved McKesson at its Everett facility, reporting 67 affected workers. idX West followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Wholesale Trade 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.