Washington Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Washington filed 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, impacting roughly 5 workers. The average filing covered 5 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
5
Workers Affected
5
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
4.7%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
5,322
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
2.57%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 5 |
The Finance & Insurance sector led the way in workforce reductions with 5 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMBC Manubank | Various locations in Washington | 5 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved SMBC Manubank at its Various locations in Washington facility, reporting 5 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Washington.