The report cites a survey of help-wanted advertisments that show more hiring in those markets than others.
Chipotle CEO Monty Moran reportedly called the departures "very limited."
Chipotle shares are down 1.37%, or $3.46, to $249.10.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is down after Reuters reported that workers have been leaving restaurants in Washington, DC and Virginia since hearing that US immigration officials are conducting audits in the area.
