Washington Layoffs — September 2022
Employers in Washington posted 5 WARN Act notices in September 2022, affecting an estimated 838 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August. The average filing covered 168 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 408 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 271 |
| Retail | 1 | 159 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 408 workers across 3 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 271 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 3 | 666 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 123 |
| Grays Harbor | 1 | 49 |
King absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 666 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 3 | 666 |
| Mountlake Terrace | 1 | 123 |
| Montesano | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 359 |
| Layoff | 1 | 49 |
Closures accounted for 43% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass | Seattle | 271 | ||
| Care Medical | Seattle | 236 | Closure | |
| Amazon | Seattle | 159 | ||
| Falck Northwest | Mountlake Terrace | 123 | Closure | |
| Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center | Montesano | 49 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Compass at its Seattle facility, reporting 271 affected workers. Care Medical followed with 236 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Washington labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.