Washington DC Layoffs — June 2010
Employers in Washington DC filed 1 WARN Act notices in June 2010, impacting roughly 152 workers — representing a pullback from May and up 65% versus June 2009. The average filing covered 152 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 152 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 152 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 152 |
District Of Columbia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 152 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 152 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 152 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN Sport Zone | Washington | 152 | Closure |
The single largest action involved ESPN Sport Zone at its Washington facility, reporting 152 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.