Washington Layoffs — May 2023
Employers in Washington posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2023, affecting an estimated 161 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 12% versus May 2022. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 158 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 3 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 158 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 3 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 1 | 158 |
| Snohomish | 1 | 3 |
King was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 158 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 1 | 158 |
| Everett | 1 | 3 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 161 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Redmond | 158 | Layoff | |
| Amentum | Everett | 3 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Microsoft at its Redmond facility, reporting 158 affected workers. Amentum followed with 3 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.