Washington DC Layoffs — November 2005
Employers in Washington DC logged 1 WARN Act notices in November 2005, involving roughly 31 workers — falling below October. The average filing covered 31 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 31 |
The Government sector dominated layoff filings with 31 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 31 |
District Of Columbia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 31 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 31 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington DC's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library of Congress | Washington | 31 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Library of Congress at its Washington facility, reporting 31 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.