Washington DC Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Washington DC reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2020, displacing an estimated 146 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 128% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 73 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 146 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 146 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 2 | 146 |
District Of Columbia absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 146 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 146 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Washington DC this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marriot Washington Metro Center | Washington | 91 | ||
| Kimpton Hotel Palomar | Washington | 55 |
The most significant filing came from Marriot Washington Metro Center at its Washington facility, reporting 91 affected workers. Kimpton Hotel Palomar followed with 55 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.