Virginia Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Virginia recorded 3 WARN Act notices in January 2017, covering approximately 247 workers — marking a decline from December and down 87% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 82 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 130 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 52 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 130 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Professional Services reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 2 | 195 |
| Virginia Beach City | 1 | 52 |
Fairfax saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 79% of all affected workers with 195 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Church | 1 | 130 |
| Springfield | 1 | 65 |
| Virginia Beach | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 182 |
| Layoff | 1 | 65 |
The high proportion of closures (74% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Healthcare Support Services | Falls Church | 130 | Closure | |
| Caci | Springfield | 65 | Layoff | |
| Aetna Insulated Wire | Virginia Beach | 52 | Closure |
Leading the list was ABM Healthcare Support Services at its Falls Church facility, reporting 130 affected workers. Caci followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.