Washington DC Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Washington DC submitted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2019, putting at risk an estimated 72 workers — down from July and up 414% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 72 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 72 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 72 |
District Of Columbia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 72 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 72 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 72 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerra Group | Washington | 72 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Centerra Group at its Washington facility, reporting 72 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.