Virginia Layoffs — July 2012
Employers in Virginia reported 2 WARN Act notices in July 2012, displacing an estimated 118 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and up 392% versus July 2011. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 76 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 42 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 76 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 42 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News City | 1 | 76 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 42 |
Newport News City bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 76 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News | 1 | 76 |
| Richmond | 1 | 42 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 76 |
| Closure | 1 | 42 |
Closures accounted for 36% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services | Newport News | 76 | Layoff | |
| Golden Living | Richmond | 42 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services at its Newport News facility, reporting 76 affected workers. Golden Living followed with 42 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.