Washington DC Layoffs — July 2020
Employers in Washington DC posted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2020, affecting an estimated 508 workers and up 34% versus July 2019. The average filing covered 169 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 508 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 508 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 508 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 508 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 508 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington DC this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA | Washington | 261 | ||
| Compass Group USA | Washington | 199 | ||
| Compass Group USA | Washington | 48 |
The largest notice was filed by Compass Group USA at its Washington facility, reporting 261 affected workers. Compass Group USA followed with 199 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest mounting pressure on the Washington DC labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.