Washington Layoffs — January 2022
Employers in Washington posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2022, affecting an estimated 205 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and down 7% versus January 2021. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 150 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 55 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 150 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 55 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clark | 1 | 150 |
| King | 1 | 55 |
Clark absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 1 | 150 |
| Seattle | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 205 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Gardening | Vancouver | 150 | Layoff | |
| Outdoor Research | Seattle | 55 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Hawthorne Gardening at its Vancouver facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Outdoor Research followed with 55 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.