Washington DC Layoffs — December 2009
Employers in Washington DC reported 1 WARN Act notices in December 2009, displacing an estimated 91 workers and down 48% versus December 2008. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 91 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 91 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 91 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 91 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 91 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 91 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Capital | Washington | 91 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Allied Capital at its Washington facility, reporting 91 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.