Total Workers Affected
286
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Other Services
Dave & Buster's
286 workers across 3 WARN notices, primarily in WA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 286
- Workers cut
- 3
- WARN notices
- 3
- States
- 95
- Avg / notice
Dave & Buster's has 3 recorded WARN filings affecting 286 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Dave & Buster's has 3 recorded filings covering 286 workers across 3 states, primarily WA, the 712th-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
Dave & Buster's put 286 workers on WARN notice across 3 filings - the 712th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #712
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 10%
- larger than 90% of tracked employers
- 3
- Recorded WARN filings
- 3
- states affected, led by WA
Where Dave & Buster's Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
3
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Sep 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%
286 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2020
Mass Layoff
7, MD · Accommodation & Food Services
Effective: Mar 16, 2020
117
workers
Filed Sep 9, 2020
Mass Layoff
Auburn, WA · Other Services
Effective: Nov 8, 2020
85
workers
Filed Sep 8, 2020
Mass Layoff
Happy Valley, OR · Other Services
Effective: Nov 8, 2020
84
workers
Filed Sep 8, 2020
How Dave & Buster's compares in Other Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David's Bridal | 9,413 | 2 | WI |
| 2 | Haliburton Energy Services-N. Sam Houston | 4,484 | 2 | TX |
| 3 | Zachry Industrial, Inc. (Sabine Pass) | 4,072 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | RaterLabs | 3,657 | 1 | WA |
| 5 | YMCA of Greater Seattle | 3,623 | 4 | WA |
| 6 | Gebbers Farms, Etal | 3,465 | 1 | WA |
| 7 | Tesla | 2,743 | 2 | TX |
| 8 | BAE Systems | 2,704 | 11 | WA |
| 9 | Dave & Buster's (this page) | 286 | 3 | WA |
What this means for WA workers
Dave & Buster's has 3 recorded WARN filings covering 286 workers, most recently on Sep 9, 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 Dave & Buster's'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 Dave & Buster's WARN Record
Dave & Buster's has 3 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 286 workers between Sep 8, 2020 and Sep 9, 2020. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Dave & Buster's ranks #135 of 757 tracked employers in WA. Among the 8 other Other Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 3,640 affected workers -- Dave & Buster's's 286 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 3 states, most concentrated in WA (Other Services), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 95 workers per notice, Dave & Buster's's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. The 3 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 Dave & Buster's 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 Dave & Buster's laying off workers? ▼
Dave & Buster's has filed 3 WARN Act notices affecting 286 workers across 3 states. The most recent notice was filed on Sep 9, 2020.
How many people has Dave & Buster's laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Dave & Buster's has affected 286 workers total, averaging 95 workers per notice.
What states has Dave & Buster's had layoffs in? ▼
Dave & Buster's has filed WARN notices in 3 states: MD, OR, 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 Dave & Buster's 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 Dave & Buster's's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Dave & Buster's has affected 286 workers across 3 WARN filings in the Other Services 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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