Washington DC Layoffs — September 2012
Employers in Washington DC filed 2 WARN Act notices in September 2012, impacting roughly 144 workers — representing a notable rise over August and down 17% versus September 2011. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 83 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 61 |
The Government sector led the way in workforce reductions with 83 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 2 | 144 |
District Of Columbia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 144 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 144 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 144 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic National Committee | Washington | 83 | Layoff | |
| American Geophysical Union | Washington | 61 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Democratic National Committee at its Washington facility, reporting 83 affected workers. American Geophysical Union followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Government 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.