Virginia Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Virginia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in February 2016, putting at risk an estimated 1,055 workers — down from January and up 87% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 352 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 719 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 336 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 719 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 336 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 1 | 519 |
| Richmond City | 1 | 336 |
| Bristol | 1 | 200 |
Pulaski bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 519 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 1 | 519 |
| Richmond | 1 | 336 |
| Bristol | 1 | 200 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 719 |
| Layoff | 1 | 336 |
The high proportion of closures (68% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Group Trucks Operations | Dublin | 519 | Closure | |
| Genworth Financial | Richmond | 336 | Layoff | |
| Ball North American Metal Beverage Package | Bristol | 200 | Closure |
Topping the list was Volvo Group Trucks Operations at its Dublin facility, reporting 519 affected workers. Genworth Financial followed with 336 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.