Washington DC Layoffs — November 2008
Employers in Washington DC reported 1 WARN Act notices in November 2008, displacing an estimated 15 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 78% versus November 2007. The average filing covered 15 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 15 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 15 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 15 |
District Of Columbia saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 15 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 15 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fried Frank | Washington | 15 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Fried Frank at its Washington facility, reporting 15 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington DC, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.