Washington Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Washington submitted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2021, putting at risk an estimated 294 workers — up substantially from June and down 89% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 98 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 173 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 120 |
| Construction | 1 | 1 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 173 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Agriculture reported 120 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 174 |
| Yakima | 1 | 120 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 174 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 1 | 173 |
| Zillah | 1 | 120 |
| Seattle | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 173 |
| Closure | 2 | 121 |
Closures accounted for 41% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xevo | Bellevue | 173 | Layoff | |
| Stadelman Fruit | Zillah | 120 | Closure | |
| Katerra | Seattle | 1 | Closure |
Topping the list was Xevo at its Bellevue facility, reporting 173 affected workers. Stadelman Fruit followed with 120 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.