It really sucks to lose your job, especially when you didn't see it coming. Washington is an at-will state, meaning companies can fire or lay you off, with or without cause. So far in 2026, nearly 84 companies are listed on the Washington State Employment Security Department's WARN portal. WARN is the worker adjustment and retraining notification list that gives layoff and job closure information to the state. Learn more about worker retraining options at Washington technical, private, and community college schools.