Mass layoffs have taken the shine off careers in the technology sector, according to new research from the University of Washington.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson Tuesday signed a bill into law that will require employers with 50 or more full-time employees to give a minimum of 60 days’ notice to the state, any union, and/or employees affected by mass layoffs or a business closing.

The state library has existed since 1855, but a funding decision by the Legislature could lead it to close to the public. Layoff notices went out to 47 staffers.

Microsoft Corp.’s recently announced job cuts fell hardest on the people who build the company’s products, showing that even software developers are at risk in the age of artificial intelligence.In Microsoft’s home state of Washington,

The number of Washington, DC area homeowners who decided to list their ... The uptick in new homes for sale in DC comes amid steep layoffs in the federal workforce, driven by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has slashed ...

Washington will soon join the growing list of states that require employers to give 60 days’ advance notice to employees, unions, and the state

A new bill awaiting Governor Ferguson's signature could significantly alter how companies handle mass layoffs or closures in Seattle.

Microsoft announced that it has drastically decreased its global workforce by laying off approximately 6,000 workers, or 3% of its workforce. This represents Mi

Active home listings in the Washington, D.C., metro area jumped 25% in April, the largest gain on record, to reach the highest level since 2022. The surge of inventory in the city with the most federal employees follows layoffs initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency.

The Washington State Legislature recently passed two bills affecting Washington employers’ obligations to their job applicants and employees.