Washington Layoffs — October 2024
Employers in Washington recorded 2 WARN Act notices in October 2024, covering approximately 553 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and down 48% versus October 2023. The average filing covered 276 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 379 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 174 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 379 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Arts & Entertainment reported 174 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 1 | 379 |
| King | 1 | 174 |
Franklin bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 379 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Connell | 1 | 379 |
| Bellevue | 1 | 174 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 174 |
Closures accounted for 31% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Weston | Connell | 379 | ||
| Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Firewalk Studios | Bellevue | 174 | Closure |
Leading the list was Lamb Weston at its Connell facility, reporting 379 affected workers. Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Firewalk Studios followed with 174 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Washington's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.