Washington DC Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in Washington DC logged 2 WARN Act notices in May 2020, involving roughly 206 workers — falling below April. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 136 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 70 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 136 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Accommodation & Food reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 2 | 206 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 206 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 206 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington DC this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Facility Associates | Washington | 136 | ||
| Cosmos Club | Washington | 70 |
The biggest impact was at Medical Facility Associates at its Washington facility, reporting 136 affected workers. Cosmos Club followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.