Washington DC Layoffs — March 2008
Employers in Washington DC reported 3 WARN Act notices in March 2008, displacing an estimated 432 workers and up 26% versus March 2007. The average filing covered 144 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 428 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 4 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 428 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 4 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 432 |
District Of Columbia bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 432 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 432 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 412 |
| Closure | 1 | 20 |
Closures accounted for 5% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross National Headquarters | Washington | 408 | Layoff | |
| Bureau of Rehabilitation | Washington | 20 | Closure | |
| American Institute for Cancer Research | Washington | 4 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from American Red Cross National Headquarters at its Washington facility, reporting 408 affected workers. Bureau of Rehabilitation followed with 20 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Washington DC labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Healthcare 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.