Virginia Layoffs — February 2017
Employers in Virginia posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2017, affecting an estimated 375 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to January and down 64% versus February 2016. The average filing covered 188 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 316 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 59 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 316 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Information & Technology reported 59 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 1 | 316 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 59 |
Augusta bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 316 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fishersville | 1 | 316 |
| Herndon | 1 | 59 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 316 |
| Layoff | 1 | 59 |
The high proportion of closures (84% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Trucking | Fishersville | 316 | Closure | |
| Charter Communications | Herndon | 59 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Wilson Trucking at its Fishersville facility, reporting 316 affected workers. Charter Communications followed with 59 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.