Washington Layoffs — April 2026, Week 2
Employers in Washington posted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 2, affecting an estimated 50 workers. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
50
Workers Affected
50
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Washington (DOL/BLS)
5.1%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
5,022
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
2.37%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 50 |
The Other sector saw the heaviest impact with 50 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astellas US Holding | Seattle | 50 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Astellas US Holding at its Seattle facility, reporting 50 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Washington for Week 2 of April 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full April report for Washington.