Washington DC Layoffs — May 2012
Employers in Washington DC submitted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2012, putting at risk an estimated 29 workers and down 81% versus May 2011. The average filing covered 29 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 29 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 29 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 29 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 29 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 29 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey & Le Boeuf | Washington | 29 | Closure |
Topping the list was Dewey & Le Boeuf at its Washington facility, reporting 29 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.