Washington Layoffs — July 2024
Employers in Washington posted 4 WARN Act notices in July 2024, affecting an estimated 396 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and down 59% versus July 2023. The average filing covered 99 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 2 | 188 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 158 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 50 |
The Utilities sector saw the heaviest impact with 188 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Agriculture reported 158 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King | 3 | 346 |
| Spokane | 1 | 50 |
King saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 87% of all affected workers with 346 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| King County | 1 | 158 |
| Bellevue | 1 | 98 |
| Belleveue | 1 | 90 |
| Spokane | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 298 |
The high proportion of closures (75% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homegrown Partners | King County | 158 | Closure | |
| SunPower | Bellevue | 98 | ||
| SunPower | Belleveue | 90 | Closure | |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center | Spokane | 50 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Homegrown Partners at its King County facility, reporting 158 affected workers. SunPower followed with 98 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Utilities 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.