Washington Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Washington reported 6 WARN Act notices in December 2020, displacing an estimated 220 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 68% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 37 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 108 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 61 |
| Education | 1 | 44 |
| Transportation | 1 | 6 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 1 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 108 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kitsap | 2 | 108 |
| King | 2 | 62 |
| Pierce | 1 | 44 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 6 |
Kitsap was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 108 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Issaquah | 1 | 61 |
| Bremerton | 1 | 60 |
| Keyport | 1 | 48 |
| Lakewood | 1 | 44 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 108 |
| Closure | 2 | 105 |
Closures accounted for 48% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC / cytiva | Issaquah | 61 | Closure | |
| Life Cycle Engineering | Bremerton | 60 | Layoff | |
| Saalex Solutions | Keyport | 48 | Layoff | |
| Durham School Services | Lakewood | 44 | Closure | |
| Soundair Repair Group | Snohomish | 6 | ||
| Hyatt | Renton | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC / cytiva at its Issaquah facility, reporting 61 affected workers. Life Cycle Engineering followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
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.