Washington DC Layoffs — March 2019
Employers in Washington DC logged 1 WARN Act notices in March 2019, involving roughly 55 workers and down 77% versus March 2018. The average filing covered 55 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 55 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 55 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 55 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 55 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 55 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington DC's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooters | Washington | 55 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Hooters at its Washington facility, reporting 55 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.