WARN Act filings filed with the DC Dept of Employment Services.
Last updated: Apr 23, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
District of Columbia has recorded 36 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 4,268 workers across 24 companies. The most active filer is Institue of International Education with 7 filings. Filing dates range from Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 29, 2025. Employers provided an average of 55 days notice before the effective date.
Note: 100% of filings do not specify type.
If your employer filed a WARN notice in District of Columbia, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the DC Dept of Employment Services as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.
Apply online at the DC Dept of Employment Services. You may be eligible before your last day.
Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.
America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.
District of Columbia follows the federal WARN Act with no additional state-level requirements. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the DC Dept of Employment Services. Updated daily on business days. View source data at DC Dept of Employment Services →
| Company | City | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RATP DEV and Midtown Group | Not Provided | 52 | 2026-01-03 | 2025-10-29 | |
| Institue of International Education 6x in 12 mo | Not Provided | 24 | 2026-01-04 | 2025-10-20 | |
| Institue of International Education 6x in 12 mo | Not Provided | 46 | 2025-09-10 | ||
| ACDI/VOCA | Not Provided | 5 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-08-28 | |
| Target | Not Provided | 44 | 2025-11-01 | 2025-08-27 | |
| Chemonics | Not Provided | 59 | 2025-08-25 | ||
| Institue of International Education 6x in 12 mo | Not Provided | 46 | 2025-08-11 | ||
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | Not Provided | 94 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-08-01 | |
| National Association of County and City Health Officials | Not Provided | 43 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-07-30 | |
| ACDI/VOCA | Not Provided | 4 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-07-30 |
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