Virginia Layoffs — August 2016
Employers in Virginia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in August 2016, putting at risk an estimated 342 workers — up substantially from July and down 71% versus August 2015. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 215 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 72 |
| Government | 1 | 55 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 215 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 72 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton City | 1 | 215 |
| Hanover | 1 | 72 |
| Loudoun | 1 | 55 |
Hampton City absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 215 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 1 | 215 |
| Ashland | 1 | 72 |
| Sterling | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 215 |
| Closure | 2 | 127 |
Closures accounted for 37% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBEX Global | Hampton | 215 | Layoff | |
| Arrow Electronics | Ashland | 72 | Closure | |
| Novitex Government Solutions | Sterling | 55 | Closure |
Topping the list was IBEX Global at its Hampton facility, reporting 215 affected workers. Arrow Electronics followed with 72 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 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.