Virginia Layoffs — September 2011
Employers in Virginia filed 3 WARN Act notices in September 2011, impacting roughly 179 workers — representing a pullback from August and down 53% versus September 2010. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 101 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 66 |
| Government | 1 | 12 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 101 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 66 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 1 | 101 |
| Newport News City | 1 | 66 |
| Arlington | 1 | 12 |
Chesterfield was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 56% of all affected workers with 101 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 1 | 101 |
| Newport News | 1 | 66 |
| Arlington | 1 | 12 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 179 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kroger Food Stores | Richmond | 101 | Closure | |
| Artemiss | Newport News | 66 | Closure | |
| Landmark Services Parking | Arlington | 12 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Kroger Food Stores at its Richmond facility, reporting 101 affected workers. Artemiss followed with 66 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Virginia. 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 Virginia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.