Washington DC Layoffs — January 2010
Employers in Washington DC submitted 1 WARN Act notices in January 2010, putting at risk an estimated 91 workers — down from December and up 2933% versus January 2009. 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 91 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 91 |
District Of Columbia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Topping the list was Allied Capital at its Washington facility, reporting 91 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.