Total Workers Affected
337
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
West Fraser
337 workers across 3 WARN notices, primarily in FL - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 337
- Workers cut
- 3
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 112
- Avg / notice
West Fraser has 3 recorded WARN filings affecting 337 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, West Fraser has 3 recorded filings covering 337 workers across 1 state, primarily FL, the 579th-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
West Fraser put 337 workers on WARN notice across 3 filings - the 579th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #579
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 8%
- larger than 92% of tracked employers
- 3
- Recorded WARN filings
- 1
- state affected, led by FL
Where West Fraser 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 2024
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%
337 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2024
Mass Layoff
Lake Butler, FL · Other Services
Effective: Nov 19, 2024
131
workers
Filed Sep 19, 2024
Mass Layoff
Jacksonville, FL · Manufacturing
Effective: Mar 19, 2024
79
workers
Filed Jan 9, 2024
2023
Mass Layoff
Perry, FL · Manufacturing
Effective: Mar 13, 2023
127
workers
Filed Jan 10, 2023
How West Fraser 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 | West Fraser (this page) | 337 | 3 | FL |
What this means for FL workers
West Fraser has 3 recorded WARN filings covering 337 workers, most recently on Sep 19, 2024.
- 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 FL, where West Fraser's filings were reported. FL 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 West Fraser WARN Record
West Fraser has 3 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 337 workers between Jan 10, 2023 and Sep 19, 2024. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, West Fraser ranks #22 of 285 tracked employers in FL. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- West Fraser's 337 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to FL's workforce agency, in the Manufacturing sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 112 workers per notice, West Fraser's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. 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 FL-based West Fraser notices should contact the FL 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 West Fraser laying off workers? ▼
West Fraser has filed 3 WARN Act notices affecting 337 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Sep 19, 2024.
How many people has West Fraser laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, West Fraser has affected 337 workers total, averaging 112 workers per notice.
What states has West Fraser had layoffs in? ▼
West Fraser has filed WARN notices in 1 state: FL.
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 West Fraser 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 West Fraser's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
West Fraser has affected 337 workers across 3 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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