Virginia Layoffs — January 2013
Employers in Virginia filed 6 WARN Act notices in January 2013, impacting roughly 614 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 11% versus January 2012. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 299 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 209 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 106 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 299 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 209 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg | 2 | 213 |
| Salem | 1 | 186 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 109 |
| Fairfax | 2 | 106 |
Mecklenburg saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 213 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | 1 | 186 |
| LaCrosse | 1 | 113 |
| Christianburg | 1 | 109 |
| South Hill | 1 | 100 |
| Merrifield | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 392 |
| Closure | 2 | 222 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Medical Supply | Salem | 186 | Layoff | |
| Home Care Industries | LaCrosse | 113 | Closure | |
| Jeld-Wen | Christianburg | 109 | Closure | |
| International Veneer | South Hill | 100 | Layoff | |
| Serco | Merrifield | 82 | Layoff | |
| URS Federal Services | Falls Church | 24 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Liberty Medical Supply at its Salem facility, reporting 186 affected workers. Home Care Industries followed with 113 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.