Washington DC Layoffs — April 2005
Employers in Washington DC filed 1 WARN Act notices in April 2005, impacting roughly 6 workers — representing a pullback from March. The average filing covered 6 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 6 |
The Government sector led the way in workforce reductions with 6 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 6 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 6 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 6 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Revenue Service | Washington | 6 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Internal Revenue Service at its Washington facility, reporting 6 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Washington DC. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Washington DC WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.