Starbucks Layoffs - WARN Act Notices

Starbucks has a WARN Act filing history stretching from December 2025 to December 2026, with 10 notices affecting 810 employees in total. Filings are concentrated in Washington (6) and Pennsylvania (3), with additional notices across 1 other state. Notices include 6 facility closures and 3 layoffs and 1 layoff. The largest single filing affected 252 employees in Seattle, WA (July 2026). Activity has been elevated recently, with 9 of 10 notices falling within the past 12 months.

Under the WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act), employers with 100 or more employees are required to provide 60 days advance notice before conducting plant closures or mass layoffs. These notices are filed with state labor departments and are public record.