Washington DC Layoffs — October 2011
Employers in Washington DC reported 1 WARN Act notices in October 2011, displacing an estimated 112 workers — signaling a deceleration 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 topped the list of affected industries with 112 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 112 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, 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 most significant filing came from Tourmobile Sightseeing at its Washington facility, reporting 112 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.