Loftus Administrative Services Plans Permanent Layoffs for 407 Workers in Washington
Loftus Administrative Services filed a state WARN notice for permanent layoffs affecting 407 domestic and H-2A visa workers across Granger, Sunnyside and Yakima in Washington. Separations run from November 15 to December 15, 2026, amid unset 2027 seasonal staffing plans. Scroll below to know more about the job cuts.
Loftus Administrative Services has filed a state WARN notice detailing permanent layoffs affecting approximately 407 workers across agricultural support operations in Granger, Sunnyside and Yakima in Washington, scheduled between November and December 2026.
Layoff Scope and Timeline
Filed pursuant to state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) requirements, the action targets roughly 407 employees across the three Washington locations. Radiant World Layoffs: Iron Ore Trader Cuts Asia Staff by 50% Amid Fraud Probe and Asset Freezes.
Loftus Administrative Services Cuts 407 Workers
Separations are slated to roll out between November 15 and December 15, 2026. Company filings characterise the reduction as permanent, noting that no staffing framework has been established for the 2027 operational season. A detailed roster specifying names, job titles, worksites, and individual separation dates has been provided in the filing's attachment.
Workforce Composition and Regulatory Context
The affected personnel group comprises a mixed workforce of H-2A agricultural visa holders and domestic workers. In its notification, Loftus Administrative Services sought regulatory guidance from the state labour department regarding compliance nuances for seasonal agricultural employers managing mixed domestic and temporary foreign labour pools. Oracle Layoffs: Tech Giant Cuts 359 Washington and Seattle-Area Jobs Ahead of November.
"Given this mixed workforce, we would appreciate any additional guidance the Department can provide to ensure full compliance with applicable notice requirements for seasonal agricultural employers," the company said. WARN Act compliance for seasonal operations typically requires adherence to specific notice thresholds and coordination with state workforce agencies, particularly when temporary visa holders are impacted.
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