Washington DC Layoffs — October 2007
Employers in Washington DC logged 1 WARN Act notices in October 2007, involving roughly 289 workers — falling below September and up 44% versus October 2006. The average filing covered 289 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 289 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 289 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 289 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 289 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 289 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 289 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Washington | Washington | 289 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at Hotel Washington at its Washington facility, reporting 289 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.