Washington DC Layoffs — December 2006
Employers in Washington DC reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2006, displacing an estimated 110 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 30% versus December 2005. The average filing covered 55 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 100 |
| Retail | 1 | 10 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 100 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 2 | 110 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 110 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 110 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 110 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jefferson Hotel | Washington | 100 | Closure | |
| Hecht's | Washington | 10 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from The Jefferson Hotel at its Washington facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Hecht's followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington DC, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.