Washington DC Layoffs — August 2013
Employers in Washington DC reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2013, displacing an estimated 73 workers and down 49% versus August 2012. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 73 |
The Government sector topped the list of affected industries with 73 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 73 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 73 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 73 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarp | Washington | 73 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Aarp at its Washington facility, reporting 73 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.