Washington DC Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Washington DC posted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2025, affecting an estimated 585 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April. The average filing covered 195 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 285 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 228 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 72 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 285 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 228 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 585 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 585 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 585 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington DC this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Free Asia | Washington | 285 | ||
| Sodexo | Washington | 228 | ||
| Pact | Washington | 72 |
The largest notice was filed by Radio Free Asia at its Washington facility, reporting 285 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 228 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.