Washington Layoffs — October 2024
Employers in Washington reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2024, displacing an estimated 553 workers — signaling an acceleration 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 topped the list of affected industries with 379 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Arts & Entertainment reported 174 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 1 | 379 |
| King | 1 | 174 |
Franklin was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
The most significant filing came from 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 numbers illustrate 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.