Aerospace / Manufacturing

Laid Off from Boeing? Unemployment Guide for Affected Workers

If you were affected by a Boeing layoff, here is what to file, what your rights are, and what matters most in the first 48 hours.

First 48 Hours Guide → Find My State Office

If you were laid off by Boeing, here is what matters most for your unemployment benefits and next steps.

About this layoff event

Boeing has conducted multiple rounds of significant layoffs tied to production slowdowns, the 737 MAX crisis, and COVID-era demand collapse. Washington state and South Carolina are the primary filing states. Manufacturing workers may be union members — union contract provisions can affect severance and UI rights.

Key topics for affected workers

First steps after a layoff from this company

File your unemployment claim immediately — the week you file is typically the first week eligible for benefits. Review any severance agreement carefully before signing. Save all separation documents, pay stubs, and confirmation numbers from your filing. Set up your certification schedule from the start.

See our complete first-48-hours guide and find your state's unemployment office using the official resources on this page.