Washington DC Layoffs — July 2006
Employers in Washington DC logged 1 WARN Act notices in July 2006, involving roughly 50 workers — falling below June. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 50 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 50 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 50 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS LINCS/First Home Care | Washington | 50 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at ABS LINCS/First Home Care at its Washington facility, reporting 50 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 Healthcare 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.