Washington DC Layoffs — October 2019
Employers in Washington DC recorded 3 WARN Act notices in October 2019, covering approximately 308 workers — marking a sharp increase from September and down 66% versus October 2018. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 220 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 88 |
The Accommodation & Food sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 220 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 88 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 308 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 308 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 308 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 248 |
| Closure | 1 | 60 |
Closures accounted for 19% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill Hotel | Washington | 160 | Layoff | |
| Freedom Forum | Washington | 88 | Layoff | |
| Wolfgang Puck Catering and Newseum | Washington | 60 | Closure |
Leading the list was Capitol Hill Hotel at its Washington facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Freedom Forum followed with 88 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect 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.