Washington Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Washington submitted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2021, putting at risk an estimated 123 workers — down from March and down 98% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 41 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 46 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 10 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 67 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 46 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz | 1 | 67 |
| King | 2 | 56 |
Cowlitz absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 67 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kelso | 1 | 67 |
| Kent | 1 | 46 |
| Bothell | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSU-Peterbilt & GMC | Kelso | 67 | ||
| Hydro Systems USA | Kent | 46 | ||
| Keyword Studios US | Bothell | 10 |
Topping the list was DSU-Peterbilt & GMC at its Kelso facility, reporting 67 affected workers. Hydro Systems USA followed with 46 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.