Virginia Layoffs — September 2016
Employers in Virginia reported 3 WARN Act notices in September 2016, displacing an estimated 658 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and down 71% versus September 2015. The average filing covered 219 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 438 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 220 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 438 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 220 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond City | 1 | 438 |
| Pulaski | 1 | 146 |
| Buena Vista City | 1 | 74 |
Richmond City was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 438 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 1 | 438 |
| Pulaski | 1 | 146 |
| Buena Vista | 1 | 74 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 658 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Food Stores (Martin's) | Richmond | 438 | Closure | |
| Nordson | Pulaski | 146 | Closure | |
| HDT Global | Buena Vista | 74 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Giant Food Stores (Martin's) at its Richmond facility, reporting 438 affected workers. Nordson followed with 146 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.