Washington DC Layoffs — September 2025
Employers in Washington DC posted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2025, affecting an estimated 46 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 89% versus September 2024. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 46 |
The Education sector saw the heaviest impact with 46 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| District Of Columbia | 1 | 46 |
District Of Columbia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 46 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 46 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 46 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of International Education (amended) | Washington | 46 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Institute of International Education (amended) at its Washington facility, reporting 46 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Washington DC, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Education 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.