Washington DC Layoffs — February 2007
Employers in Washington DC submitted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2007, putting at risk an estimated 120 workers. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 90 |
| Government | 1 | 30 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 90 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Government reported 30 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 2 | 120 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 120 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hecht's | Washington | 90 | Closure | |
| Bolling Air Force Base - USAF Real Property Agency | Washington | 30 | Closure |
Topping the list was Hecht's at its Washington facility, reporting 90 affected workers. Bolling Air Force Base - USAF Real Property Agency followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight mounting pressure on the Washington DC labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Retail 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.