Washington Layoffs — December 2022
Employers in Washington reported 3 WARN Act notices in December 2022, displacing an estimated 242 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 241% versus December 2021. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 122 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 70 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 50 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 122 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 122 |
| Pierce | 1 | 70 |
| Skagit | 1 | 50 |
King saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 122 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tukwila | 1 | 122 |
| Tacoma | 1 | 70 |
| Sedro Woolley | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 122 |
| Closure | 1 | 50 |
Closures accounted for 21% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Canopy, a Constellis | Tukwila | 122 | Layoff | |
| The Lobster Shop | Tacoma | 70 | ||
| Pioneer Human Services | Sedro Woolley | 50 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Triple Canopy, a Constellis at its Tukwila facility, reporting 122 affected workers. The Lobster Shop followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.