Washington DC Layoffs — December 2005
Employers in Washington DC recorded 3 WARN Act notices in December 2005, covering approximately 158 workers — marking a sharp increase 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 138 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Government reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 158 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Leading the list was 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 filings reflect 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.