Washington DC Layoffs — February 2017
Employers in Washington DC filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2017, impacting roughly 180 workers. The average filing covered 90 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 95 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 85 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 95 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 2 | 180 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 180 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 180 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington DC this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groupon | Washington | 95 | ||
| Gap Solution | Washington | 85 |
The single largest action involved Groupon at its Washington facility, reporting 95 affected workers. Gap Solution followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Washington DC labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology 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.