Washington Layoffs — March 2022
Employers in Washington posted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2022, affecting an estimated 300 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to February and down 78% versus March 2021. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 181 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 119 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 181 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 119 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 300 |
King bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 1 | 181 |
| Des Moines | 1 | 119 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 181 |
| Layoff | 1 | 119 |
The high proportion of closures (60% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norgren GT Development | Auburn | 181 | Closure | |
| Wesley Homes | Des Moines | 119 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Norgren GT Development at its Auburn facility, reporting 181 affected workers. Wesley Homes followed with 119 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.