Washington DC Layoffs — September 2012
Employers in Washington DC posted 2 WARN Act notices in September 2012, affecting an estimated 144 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August and down 17% versus September 2011. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 83 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 61 |
The Government sector saw the heaviest impact with 83 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Professional Services reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 2 | 144 |
District Of Columbia saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 144 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 144 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 144 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic National Committee | Washington | 83 | Layoff | |
| American Geophysical Union | Washington | 61 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Democratic National Committee at its Washington facility, reporting 83 affected workers. American Geophysical Union followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.