Employers in Washington DC reported 2 WARN Act notices in August 2016, displacing an estimated 134 workers and down 7% versus August 2015. The average filing covered 67 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 134 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 134 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C | 1 | 67 |
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington DC this month.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Tree Hotel | 67 | 2016-08-23 | ||
| Double Tree Hotel | Washington D.C | 67 | 2016-08-23 |
The most significant filing came from Double Tree Hotel at its Washington DC facility, reporting 67 affected workers. Double Tree Hotel followed with 67 workers.
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.
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