Washington DC Layoffs — July 2012
Employers in Washington DC logged 2 WARN Act notices in July 2012, involving roughly 217 workers — falling below June and up 141% versus July 2011. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 103 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 114 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 103 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 2 | 217 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 217 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 217 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 217 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Hotels and Resorts | Washington | 114 | Layoff | |
| Lockheed Martin Electronic Systems | Washington | 103 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Interstate Hotels and Resorts at its Washington facility, reporting 114 affected workers. Lockheed Martin Electronic Systems followed with 103 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.