Washington DC Layoffs — January 2012
Employers in Washington DC recorded 1 WARN Act notices in January 2012, covering approximately 18 workers and down 40% versus January 2011. The average filing covered 18 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 18 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 18 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 18 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 18 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC Department of Health | Washington | 18 | Closure |
Leading the list was DC Department of Health at its Washington facility, reporting 18 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.