Washington DC Layoffs — July 2011
Employers in Washington DC posted 1 WARN Act notices in July 2011, affecting an estimated 90 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and up 23% versus July 2010. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 90 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 90 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 90 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 90 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol City Brewing | Washington | 90 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Capitol City Brewing at its Washington facility, reporting 90 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Washington DC labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.