Washington DC Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Washington DC reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2019, displacing an estimated 72 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and up 414% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 72 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 72 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 72 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 72 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 72 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerra Group | Washington | 72 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Centerra Group at its Washington facility, reporting 72 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.