Washington DC Layoffs — October 2022
Employers in Washington DC posted 3 WARN Act notices in October 2022, affecting an estimated 327 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to September. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 140 |
| Government | 1 | 121 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 66 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 140 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Government reported 121 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 3 | 327 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 327 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 327 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 121 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMRIS International | Washington | 140 | ||
| Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee | Washington | 121 | Layoff | |
| Curative | Washington | 66 |
The largest notice was filed by CAMRIS International at its Washington facility, reporting 140 affected workers. Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee followed with 121 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Washington DC's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.