Virginia Layoffs — June 2015
Employers in Virginia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in June 2015, putting at risk an estimated 322 workers — up substantially from May and down 47% versus June 2014. The average filing covered 107 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 3 | 322 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 322 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fauquier | 1 | 137 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 100 |
| Prince George | 1 | 85 |
Fauquier saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warrenton | 1 | 137 |
| Springfield | 1 | 100 |
| Fort Lee | 1 | 85 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 237 |
| Closure | 1 | 85 |
Closures accounted for 26% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneer Computer Systems & Services | Warrenton | 137 | Layoff | |
| Parsons Technical Services | Springfield | 100 | Layoff | |
| GENCO Installation Support Services | Fort Lee | 85 | Closure |
Topping the list was Buccaneer Computer Systems & Services at its Warrenton facility, reporting 137 affected workers. Parsons Technical Services followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.