Washington Layoffs — July 2022
Employers in Washington posted 1 WARN Act notices in July 2022, affecting an estimated 83 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and down 72% versus July 2021. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 83 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 83 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 83 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 83 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 1 | 83 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 83 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaginetics | Auburn | 83 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Imaginetics at its Auburn facility, reporting 83 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.