Total Workers Affected
121
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Accommodation & Food Services
Whole Foods Market
121 workers across 1 WARN notice, primarily in WA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 121
- Workers cut
- 1
- WARN notice
- 1
- State
- 121
- Avg / notice
Whole Foods Market has 1 recorded WARN filing affecting 121 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Whole Foods Market has 1 recorded filing covering 121 workers across 1 state, primarily WA, the 1,999th-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
Whole Foods Market put 121 workers on WARN notice across 1 filing - the 1,999th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #1,999
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 29%
- larger than 71% of tracked employers
- 1
- Recorded WARN filing
- 1
- state affected, led by WA
Where Whole Foods Market Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
1
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jun 2019
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%
121 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2019
Facility Closure
Vancouver, WA · Accommodation & Food Services
Effective: Aug 18, 2019
121
workers
Filed Jun 21, 2019
How Whole Foods Market compares in Accommodation & Food Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Conference Center | 2,077 | 1 | MD |
| 2 | Airbnb | 1,900 | 1 | CA |
| 3 | Tyson Foods, Inc. (Amarillo B-Shift Operations | 1,761 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Tyson Foods, Inc (Amarillo B-Shift Operations) Updated | 1,761 | 1 | TX |
| 5 | Delaware North Companies | 1,733 | 3 | WI |
| 6 | Marriott International | 1,506 | 2 | MD |
| 7 | OS Restaurant Services | 1,448 | 1 | IN |
| 8 | The Broadmoor | 1,411 | 1 | CO |
| 9 | Whole Foods Market (this page) | 121 | 1 | WA |
What this means for WA workers
Whole Foods Market has 1 recorded WARN filing covering 121 workers, most recently on Jun 21, 2019.
- 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 Whole Foods Market'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 Whole Foods Market WARN Record
Whole Foods Market's single WARN Act filing in this dataset covers 121 workers, dated Jun 21, 2019. A lone filing is the most common shape in the recorded dataset, though the true worker count can run higher (why). By total workers affected, Whole Foods Market ranks #334 of 757 tracked employers in WA. Among the 8 other Accommodation & Food Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 1,747 affected workers -- Whole Foods Market's 121 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to WA's workforce agency, in the Accommodation & Food Services sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 121 workers per notice, Whole Foods Market's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. This single notice marks a discrete restructuring event rather than a sustained pattern, though workforce changes below the 50-worker WARN floor may have occurred without disclosure.
Workers on WA-based Whole Foods Market 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 Whole Foods Market laying off workers? ▼
Whole Foods Market has filed 1 WARN Act notice affecting 121 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Jun 21, 2019.
How many people has Whole Foods Market laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Whole Foods Market has affected 121 workers total, averaging 121 workers per notice.
What states has Whole Foods Market had layoffs in? ▼
Whole Foods Market has filed WARN notices in 1 state: 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 Whole Foods Market 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 Whole Foods Market's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Whole Foods Market has affected 121 workers across 1 WARN filing in the Accommodation & Food 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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