Washington DC Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Washington DC filed 1 WARN Act notices in September 2019, impacting roughly 64 workers — representing a pullback from August. The average filing covered 64 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 64 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 64 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 64 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 64 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 64 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdit | Washington | 64 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Gdit at its Washington facility, reporting 64 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.