Washington DC Layoffs — November 2011
Employers in Washington DC reported 1 WARN Act notices in November 2011, displacing an estimated 201 workers — signaling an acceleration from October. The average filing covered 201 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 201 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 201 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 201 |
District Of Columbia saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 201 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 201 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 201 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filene's Basement/Syms Clothing | Washington | 201 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Filene's Basement/Syms Clothing at its Washington facility, reporting 201 affected 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 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.