Washington DC Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Washington DC filed 1 WARN Act notices in October 2011, impacting roughly 112 workers — representing a pullback from September. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 112 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 112 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 112 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 112 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 112 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 112 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourmobile Sightseeing | Washington | 112 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Tourmobile Sightseeing at its Washington facility, reporting 112 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.