Washington DC Layoffs — May 2011
Employers in Washington DC logged 1 WARN Act notices in May 2011, involving roughly 150 workers and down 62% versus May 2010. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 150 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 150 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 150 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 150 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Reed Army Medical Center | Washington | 150 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Walter Reed Army Medical Center at its Washington facility, reporting 150 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.