Total Workers Affected
502
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
Cox Automotive
502 workers across 4 WARN notices, primarily in WA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 502
- Workers cut
- 4
- WARN notices
- 4
- States
- 126
- Avg / notice
Cox Automotive has 4 recorded WARN filings affecting 502 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Cox Automotive has 4 recorded filings covering 502 workers across 4 states, primarily WA, the 361st-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Cox Automotive put 502 workers on WARN notice across 4 filings - the 361st-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #361
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 5%
- larger than 95% of tracked employers
- 4
- Recorded WARN filings
- 4
- states affected, led by WA
Where Cox Automotive Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
4
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
May 2020
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
502 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2020
Mass Layoff
Kent, WA · Manufacturing
Effective: May 17, 2020
123
workers
Filed May 11, 2020
Mass Layoff
Harrisonburg, VA · Manufacturing
Effective: May 17, 2020
55
workers
Filed May 8, 2020
Mass Layoff
CO · Information Technology
Effective: May 8, 2020
163
workers
Filed May 8, 2020
Mass Layoff
6, MD · Wholesale Trade
Effective: May 17, 2020
161
workers
Filed May 8, 2020
How Cox Automotive compares in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 33,263 | 54 | WA |
| 2 | Intel | 27,438 | 5 | TX |
| 3 | Nokia | 14,000 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Rivian Automotive | 6,700 | 1 | IL |
| 5 | Dell Technologies | 6,650 | 1 | TX |
| 6 | General Motors | 4,000 | 1 | MI |
| 7 | HP | 4,000 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Ford Motor | 3,000 | 1 | MI |
| 9 | Cox Automotive (this page) | 502 | 4 | WA |
What this means for WA workers
Cox Automotive has 4 recorded WARN filings covering 502 workers, most recently on May 11, 2020.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in WA, where Cox Automotive's filings were reported. WA layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Cox Automotive WARN Record
Cox Automotive has 4 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 502 workers between May 8, 2020 and May 11, 2020. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Cox Automotive ranks #73 of 757 tracked employers in WA. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- Cox Automotive's 502 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 4 states, most concentrated in WA (Manufacturing), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 126 workers per notice, Cox Automotive's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 4 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on WA-based Cox Automotive notices should contact the WA workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cox Automotive laying off workers? ▼
Cox Automotive has filed 4 WARN Act notices affecting 502 workers across 4 states. The most recent notice was filed on May 11, 2020.
How many people has Cox Automotive laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Cox Automotive has affected 502 workers total, averaging 126 workers per notice.
What states has Cox Automotive had layoffs in? ▼
Cox Automotive has filed WARN notices in 4 states: CO, MD, VA, WA.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a Cox Automotive layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Cox Automotive's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Cox Automotive has affected 502 workers across 4 WARN filings in the Manufacturing sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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