Washington DC Layoffs — October 2009
Employers in Washington DC filed 2 WARN Act notices in October 2009, impacting roughly 411 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 65% versus October 2008. The average filing covered 206 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 400 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 11 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 400 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 11 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 2 | 411 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 411 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 411 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 411 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Times | Washington | 400 | Layoff | |
| Citi Bank | Washington | 11 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Washington Times at its Washington facility, reporting 400 affected workers. Citi Bank followed with 11 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.