Washington DC Layoffs — August 2024
Employers in Washington DC recorded 1 WARN Act notices in August 2024, covering approximately 33 workers — marking a decline from July. The average filing covered 33 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 33 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 33 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 33 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 33 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 33 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington DC this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Medical Center | Washington | 33 |
Leading the list was United Medical Center at its Washington facility, reporting 33 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.