Washington DC Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Washington DC posted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2021, affecting an estimated 341 workers and down 95% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 187 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 77 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 77 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 187 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 77 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 341 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 341 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 341 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 77 |
Closures accounted for 23% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curative | Washington | 187 | ||
| CACI Technologies | Washington | 77 | Closure | |
| CACI International | Washington | 77 |
The largest notice was filed by Curative at its Washington facility, reporting 187 affected workers. CACI Technologies followed with 77 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest 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.