Washington DC Layoffs — August 2013
Employers in Washington DC submitted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2013, putting at risk an estimated 73 workers and down 49% versus August 2012. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 1 | 73 |
The Government sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 73 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 73 |
District Of Columbia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 73 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 73 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 73 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarp | Washington | 73 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Aarp at its Washington facility, reporting 73 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.