Total Workers Affected
1,999
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Other Services
Nordstrom
1,999 workers across 11 WARN notices, primarily in WA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 1,999
- Workers cut
- 11
- WARN notices
- 7
- States
- 182
- Avg / notice
Nordstrom has 11 recorded WARN filings affecting 1,999 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Nordstrom has 11 recorded filings covering 1,999 workers across 7 states, primarily WA, the 66th-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
Nordstrom put 1,999 workers on WARN notice across 11 filings - the 66th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #66
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 1%
- larger than 99% of tracked employers
- 11
- Recorded WARN filings
- 7
- states affected, led by WA
Where Nordstrom Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
11
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Nov 2025
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%
1,999 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2025
Mass Layoff
N/A, WI · Finance & Insurance
Effective: Mar 1, 2026
1
workers
Filed Nov 19, 2025
Mass Layoff
Clearwater, FL · Finance & Insurance
Effective: Mar 1, 2026
1
workers
Filed Nov 19, 2025
2020
Mass Layoff
Seattle, WA · Other Services
Effective: May 8, 2020
521
workers
Filed Jul 17, 2020
Facility Closure
Richmond, VA · Other Services
Effective: May 14, 2020
189
workers
Filed May 12, 2020
Mass Layoff
1, MD · Retail Trade
Effective: Jun 1, 2020
237
workers
Filed May 12, 2020
Facility Closure
CO · Retail Trade
Effective: May 11, 2020
167
workers
Filed May 11, 2020
Mass Layoff
Madison, Wauwatosa, WI · Retail Trade
Effective: Apr 5, 2020
218
workers
Filed Apr 14, 2020
2019
Facility Closure
Seattle, WA · Other Services
Effective: Aug 9, 2019
167
workers
Filed Jun 10, 2019
2017
Facility Closure
Dulles, VA · Other Services
Effective: Sep 8, 2017
153
workers
Filed Jun 30, 2017
2014
Facility Closure
Vancouver, WA · Other Services
Effective: Jan 10, 2015
142
workers
Filed Oct 31, 2014
2011
Facility Closure
Indianapolis, IN · Retail Trade
Effective: Jul 31, 2011
203
workers
Filed May 27, 2011
How Nordstrom 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 | Nordstrom (this page) | 1,999 | 11 | WA |
What this means for WA workers
Nordstrom has 11 recorded WARN filings covering 1,999 workers, most recently on Nov 19, 2025.
- 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 Nordstrom'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 Nordstrom WARN Record
With 11 separate WARN Act filings in this dataset, Nordstrom has one of the more extensive recorded layoff-notice histories, covering 1,999 workers from May 27, 2011 through Nov 19, 2025, and even that likely understates the real total (why). By total workers affected, Nordstrom ranks #15 of 757 tracked employers in WA. Among the 8 other Other Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 3,640 affected workers -- Nordstrom's 1,999 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 7 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 182 workers per notice, Nordstrom's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. With 11 separate recorded filings, this is not an isolated event, the cadence of notices points to recurring workforce adjustment tied to industry cycles, merger integration, or capacity right-sizing.
Workers on WA-based Nordstrom 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 Nordstrom laying off workers? ▼
Nordstrom has filed 11 WARN Act notices affecting 1,999 workers across 7 states. The most recent notice was filed on Nov 19, 2025.
How many people has Nordstrom laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Nordstrom has affected 1,999 workers total, averaging 182 workers per notice.
What states has Nordstrom had layoffs in? ▼
Nordstrom has filed WARN notices in 7 states: CO, FL, IN, MD, VA, WA, WI.
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 Nordstrom 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 Nordstrom's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Nordstrom has affected 1,999 workers across 11 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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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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