Washington DC Layoffs — June 2025
Employers in Washington DC filed 3 WARN Act notices in June 2025, impacting roughly 458 workers — representing a pullback from May. The average filing covered 153 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 308 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 131 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 19 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 308 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 131 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 458 |
District Of Columbia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 458 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 458 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 458 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Washington | 308 | Layoff | |
| Eckerd Youth Alternatives | Washington | 131 | Layoff | |
| Acdi/Voca | Washington | 19 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Sodexo at its Washington facility, reporting 308 affected workers. Eckerd Youth Alternatives followed with 131 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.