Washington DC Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in Washington DC filed 1 WARN Act notices in November 2023, impacting roughly 434 workers. The average filing covered 434 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 434 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 434 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 434 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 434 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 434 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington DC this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McFadden | Washington | 434 |
The single largest action involved McFadden at its Washington facility, reporting 434 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Washington DC labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.