Washington DC Layoffs — June 2013
Employers in Washington DC submitted 1 WARN Act notices in June 2013, putting at risk an estimated 50 workers — down from May and down 82% versus June 2012. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 50 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 50 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 50 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 50 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimes | Washington | 50 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Chimes at its Washington facility, reporting 50 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.