Virginia Layoffs — March 2016
Employers in Virginia reported 10 WARN Act notices in March 2016, displacing an estimated 602 workers — signaling a deceleration from February and down 45% versus March 2015. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 3 | 409 |
| Healthcare | 4 | 115 |
| Retail | 1 | 66 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 5 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 409 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 115 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk City | 2 | 326 |
| Frederick | 1 | 83 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 76 |
| Charles City | 1 | 66 |
| Essex | 1 | 18 |
Norfolk City absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 326 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 | 326 |
| Winchester | 1 | 83 |
| Richmond | 1 | 76 |
| Charles City | 1 | 66 |
| Tappahannock | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 331 |
| Closure | 7 | 271 |
Closures accounted for 45% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alorica | Norfolk | 262 | Layoff | |
| Sterling Backcheck | Winchester | 83 | Closure | |
| Hospice of Virginia | Richmond | 76 | Closure | |
| Home Depot | Charles City | 66 | Closure | |
| Caci | Norfolk | 64 | Layoff | |
| Hospice of Virginia | Tappahannock | 18 | Closure | |
| Hospice of Virginia | Farmville | 16 | Closure | |
| Gannett Publishing Services | Springfield | 7 | Closure | |
| Hospice of Virginia | Newport News | 5 | Closure | |
| AEC Narrow Fabrics | Boykins | 5 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Alorica at its Norfolk facility, reporting 262 affected workers. Sterling Backcheck followed with 83 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.