Washington DC Layoffs — November 2005
Employers in Washington DC reported 1 WARN Act notices in November 2005, displacing an estimated 31 workers — signaling a deceleration from October. The average filing covered 31 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 31 |
The Government sector topped the list of affected industries with 31 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 31 |
District Of Columbia saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 31 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 31 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 31 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Washington DC's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library of Congress | Washington | 31 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Library of Congress at its Washington facility, reporting 31 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.