Amazon Cuts 95 Washington Jobs as Seasonal Hiring Grows
Washington employers and corporate workers face a shift toward seasonal roles as Amazon trims permanent positions through January 2027.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Amazon will lay off 95 Washington employees in Sumner, Bellevue, Seattle, Redmond, Pasco and remote roles, with separation dates running from December 7, 2026 through January 25, 2027. The company gave at least 90 days' notice, 30 days more than required, and filed its WARN notice on November 2, 2026.
Why it matters
The cuts reach corporate and technical roles including vice presidents, directors, software development engineers and data engineers, and the layoffs are expected to be permanent. They arrive alongside Amazon's plan to hire around 300,000 seasonal workers, showing the company is shifting headcount toward seasonal operations rather than full-time corporate positions.
Amazon's WARN notice covers 95 Washington employees with at least 90 days' notice, 30 days more than required, while the company announced around 300,000 seasonal openings and over $1.5 billion in additional pay for U.S. operations staff. The source does not address whether the layoffs affect a larger share of Amazon's Washington workforce or how the cuts compare to prior-year reductions.
The players
Amazon
Amazon is the largest online retailer and cloud computing provider in the world, operating massive logistics and fulfillment networks with major employment in Washington State.
The details
The layoffs target specific corporate functions, including vice president of product management, director of supply chain management, director of software development, account representatives, strategists, scientists and researchers. Operations, program, risk and product managers, software development engineers, data engineers and training specialists are also affected. Seasonal employees working at least 30 hours per week will receive health care coverage starting January 1, 2027, with a plan costing $5 per week and $5 copays.
Timeline
September 2026: Amazon announced over $1.5 billion in additional pay for U.S. operations employees.
November 2, 2026: Amazon filed the WARN notice for the Washington layoffs.
December 7, 2026: First layoff separation date.
January 1, 2027: Seasonal worker health coverage begins.
January 25, 2027: Final layoff separation date.
Market Landscape
Amazon's advance notice goes beyond the federal WARN Act's 60-day minimum, setting a notice standard that other large Washington employers may be measured against. The seasonal hiring push alongside corporate eliminations reflects a broader retail and logistics pattern of flexing labor toward peak-season demand.
Operators in Washington should watch how the seasonal hiring wave affects local labor availability and wage competition in fulfillment and retail. Businesses that rely on corporate technical talent may find a larger pool of experienced applicants, while employers should review their seasonal health coverage obligations against the 30-hour threshold.
The takeaway
Operators should note the 90-day notice standard Amazon set as a reference point for their own workforce planning in Washington. Review your seasonal staffing plans against the 30-hour weekly threshold for health coverage eligibility, and consult qualified employment counsel on any notice obligations that apply to your business.
What happens next
The final layoff separation date is January 25, 2027, and seasonal health coverage begins January 1, 2027.
Further reading
For broader context on hiring and workforce shifts across the state, see Jobs — General in Washington.
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