Washington Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in Washington submitted 5 WARN Act notices in November 2020, putting at risk an estimated 434 workers — down from October and up 11% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 87 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 230 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2 | 105 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 94 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 230 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Arts & Entertainment reported 105 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 3 | 335 |
| Clark | 2 | 99 |
King absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 335 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bothell | 1 | 230 |
| Seattle | 2 | 105 |
| Vancouver | 2 | 99 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 230 |
| Layoff | 2 | 105 |
The high proportion of closures (53% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific | Bothell | 230 | Closure | |
| Elmer's Restaurants | Vancouver | 94 | ||
| Seattle Theater Group | Seattle | 93 | Layoff | |
| Museum of Pop Culture | Seattle | 12 | Layoff | |
| Lags Spine and Sportscare Medical Centers | Vancouver | 5 |
Topping the list was Boston Scientific at its Bothell facility, reporting 230 affected workers. Elmer's Restaurants followed with 94 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.