Total Workers Affected
1,438
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Retail Trade
JCPenney
1,438 workers across 5 WARN notices, primarily in WA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 1,438
- Workers cut
- 5
- WARN notices
- 3
- States
- 288
- Avg / notice
JCPenney has 5 recorded WARN filings affecting 1,438 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, JCPenney has 5 recorded filings covering 1,438 workers across 3 states, primarily WA, the 102nd-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
JCPenney put 1,438 workers on WARN notice across 5 filings - the 102nd-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #102
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 1%
- larger than 99% of tracked employers
- 5
- Recorded WARN filings
- 3
- states affected, led by WA
Where JCPenney Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
5
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) 60.0%
1,438 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2020
Facility Closure
Plano, TX · Retail Trade
Effective: May 15, 2020
1,000
workers
Filed May 15, 2020
2019
Facility Closure
Seattle, WA · Other Services
Effective: May 3, 2019
113
workers
Filed Mar 1, 2019
2017
Facility Closure
Roanoke, VA · Other Services
Effective: Jul 31, 2017
72
workers
Filed May 24, 2017
2014
Facility Closure
Sumner, WA · Other Services
Effective: Jan 16, 2015
112
workers
Filed Nov 12, 2014
Facility Closure
Bellevue, WA · Other Services
Effective: Nov 1, 2014
141
workers
Filed Sep 3, 2014
How JCPenney compares in Retail Trade
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon | 41,418 | 112 | CA |
| 2 | Bed Bath Beyond | 14,000 | 1 | NJ |
| 3 | Walgreens Boots Alliance | 10,000 | 1 | IL |
| 4 | Tuesday Morning | 8,000 | 1 | TX |
| 5 | Sears Holdings | 5,110 | 2 | IN |
| 6 | Walmart | 4,022 | 17 | WA |
| 7 | Lord and Taylor | 3,500 | 1 | NY |
| 8 | Wayfair | 3,400 | 2 | MA |
| 9 | JCPenney (this page) | 1,438 | 5 | WA |
What this means for WA workers
JCPenney has 5 recorded WARN filings covering 1,438 workers, most recently on May 15, 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 JCPenney'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 JCPenney WARN Record
JCPenney has 5 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 1,438 workers between Sep 3, 2014 and May 15, 2020. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, JCPenney ranks #24 of 757 tracked employers in WA. Among the 8 other Retail Trade employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,555 affected workers -- JCPenney's 1,438 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 3 states, most concentrated in WA (Retail Trade), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 288 workers per notice, JCPenney's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 5 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 JCPenney 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 JCPenney laying off workers? ▼
JCPenney has filed 5 WARN Act notices affecting 1,438 workers across 3 states. The most recent notice was filed on May 15, 2020.
How many people has JCPenney laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, JCPenney has affected 1,438 workers total, averaging 288 workers per notice.
What states has JCPenney had layoffs in? ▼
JCPenney has filed WARN notices in 3 states: TX, 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 JCPenney 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 JCPenney's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
JCPenney has affected 1,438 workers across 5 WARN filings in the Retail Trade 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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