Virginia Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Virginia posted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2014, affecting an estimated 272 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 444% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 272 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 272 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City | 1 | 208 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 64 |
Virginia Beach City absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 208 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 1 | 208 |
| Vienna | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 272 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urs | Virginia Beach | 208 | Layoff | |
| DynCorp International | Vienna | 64 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Urs at its Virginia Beach facility, reporting 208 affected workers. DynCorp International followed with 64 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.