Washington DC Layoffs — July 2007
Employers in Washington DC filed 4 WARN Act notices in July 2007, impacting roughly 247 workers — representing a notable rise over June and up 394% versus July 2006. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 140 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 60 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 35 |
| Government | 1 | 12 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 140 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 4 | 247 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 247 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 4 | 247 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 247 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems | Washington | 140 | Layoff | |
| The Palms Restaurant | Washington | 60 | Layoff | |
| Bureau of Rehabilitation | Washington | 35 | Layoff | |
| DC Department of Human Resources | Washington | 12 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved BAE Systems at its Washington facility, reporting 140 affected workers. The Palms Restaurant followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Washington DC labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Manufacturing 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.