Washington DC Layoffs — April 2025
Employers in Washington DC reported 5 WARN Act notices in April 2025, displacing an estimated 847 workers — signaling a deceleration from March. The average filing covered 169 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 336 |
| Government | 2 | 285 |
| Education | 1 | 226 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 336 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Government reported 285 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 5 | 847 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 847 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5 | 847 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 260 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Health International DBA FHI360 | Washington | 260 | Layoff | |
| International Republican Institute | Washington | 246 | ||
| Children's School Services | Washington | 226 | ||
| Freedom House | Washington | 76 | ||
| US Conference of Catholic Bishops | Washington | 39 |
The most significant filing came from Family Health International DBA FHI360 at its Washington facility, reporting 260 affected workers. International Republican Institute followed with 246 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.