Washington Layoffs — March 2022
Employers in Washington submitted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2022, putting at risk an estimated 300 workers — up substantially from 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 181 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 119 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 2 | 300 |
King felt the sharpest impact, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.