Washington DC Layoffs — September 2011
Employers in Washington DC reported 6 WARN Act notices in September 2011, displacing an estimated 173 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 233% versus September 2010. The average filing covered 29 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 5 | 128 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 45 |
The Government sector topped the list of affected industries with 128 workers across 5 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 45 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 4 | 82 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 82 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 6 | 173 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC Department of Public Works | 51 | Layoff | ||
| Wsi | Washington | 45 | Layoff | |
| DC Office of Contracting and Procurement | 40 | Layoff | ||
| DC Metropolitan Police Department | Washington | 15 | Layoff | |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington | 14 | Layoff | |
| DC Child and Family Services Agency | Washington | 8 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from DC Department of Public Works at its Washington DC facility, reporting 51 affected workers. Wsi followed with 45 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.