Washington DC Layoffs — October 2019
Employers in Washington DC logged 3 WARN Act notices in October 2019, involving roughly 308 workers — climbing above September and down 66% versus October 2018. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 220 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 88 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 220 workers across 2 notices. Meanwhile, Information & Technology reported 88 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 308 |
District Of Columbia felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 308 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 308 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 248 |
| Closure | 1 | 60 |
Closures accounted for 19% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill Hotel | Washington | 160 | Layoff | |
| Freedom Forum | Washington | 88 | Layoff | |
| Wolfgang Puck Catering and Newseum | Washington | 60 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Capitol Hill Hotel at its Washington facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Freedom Forum followed with 88 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to 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.