Layoffs in District of Columbia
WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)
Comprehensive layoff tracking for District of Columbia — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.
39
WARN Notices
4,773
Employees Affected
30
Companies
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
as of 9/2025
Recent Activity — Last 90 Days
4 new WARN notices filed affecting 548 employees in District of Columbia. 10% of all notices are plant closures.
District of Columbia Labor Market Overview
Bureau of Labor Statistics data
State Unemployment
6.2%
as of 9/2025
District of Columbia Employment by Industry
BLS Current Employment Statistics
Total Nonfarm
757 employed
Total Private
530 employed
Professional and Business Services
168 employed
Education and Health Services
126 employed
Leisure and Hospitality
78 employed
Financial Activities
25 employed
Information
18 employed
Manufacturing
1 employed
Largest Layoffs in District of Columbia
By number of employees affected
| Company | Employees | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemonics | 500 | Mar 14, 2025 | Layoff |
| United Medical Center | 485 | Feb 20, 2025 | Closure |
| Sodexo, Inc. | 308 | Jun 6, 2025 | Layoff |
| Radio Free Asia | 285 | May 2, 2025 | Layoff |
| Wp Company LLC | 277 | Feb 6, 2026 | Layoff |
Most Affected Industries
Based on WARN Act filings
Frequently Asked Questions
About layoffs in District of Columbia
How many layoffs have been reported in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has had 39 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 4,773 employees across 30 companies. In the last 90 days, 4 new notices were filed affecting 548 workers.
What is the unemployment rate in District of Columbia?
The unemployment rate in District of Columbia is 6.2%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.
Which companies have the largest layoffs in District of Columbia?
The largest layoffs in District of Columbia include Chemonics (500 employees), United Medical Center (485 employees), Sodexo, Inc. (308 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the District of Columbia labor department.
What industries are most affected by layoffs in District of Columbia?
The most affected industries in District of Columbia are Nonprofit (12 notices), Education (10 notices), Professional Services (3 notices).
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