Washington Updates

Written by Anonymous | Mar 24, 2026 12:30:00 PM
Mini-WARN Act Amended

 

On March 17, 2026, Governor Bob Ferguson signed SB 6106, which amends the state’s analogue to the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
 
  • The legislation amends the definition of “employers” that are required to comply with the state’s mini-WARN law to exclude Native American tribes.
  • The bill also changes the notices that must contain the names and addresses of employees affected by layoffs.
  • The amended mini-WARN Act also stops disclosure under the Public Records Act of the names and addresses of affected employees.
 
You can learn more about Washington’s Mini-WARN Act here.