Washington DC Layoffs — September 2007
Employers in Washington DC submitted 3 WARN Act notices in September 2007, putting at risk an estimated 391 workers. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 372 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 19 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 372 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Mining & Energy reported 19 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 391 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 391 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 391 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 391 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark Sports | Washington | 372 | Layoff | |
| Washington Gas | Washington | 17 | Layoff | |
| Washington Gas | Washington | 2 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Aramark Sports at its Washington facility, reporting 372 affected workers. Washington Gas followed with 17 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.