Washington DC Layoffs — December 2005
Employers in Washington DC reported 3 WARN Act notices in December 2005, displacing an estimated 158 workers — signaling an acceleration from November. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 138 |
| Government | 1 | 20 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 138 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Government reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 158 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 158 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 158 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 138 |
| Layoff | 1 | 20 |
The high proportion of closures (87% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington DC's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Hotel | Washington | 69 | Closure | |
| Downtown Holiday Inn | Washington | 69 | Closure | |
| Library of Congress | Washington | 20 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Holiday Inn Hotel at its Washington facility, reporting 69 affected workers. Downtown Holiday Inn followed with 69 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Washington DC labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Accommodation & Food 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.