Washington DC Layoffs — December 2007
Employers in Washington DC filed 1 WARN Act notices in December 2007, impacting roughly 51 workers — representing a pullback from November and down 54% versus December 2006. The average filing covered 51 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 51 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 51 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 51 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 51 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 51 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mvm | Washington | 51 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Mvm at its Washington facility, reporting 51 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington DC, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.