Virginia Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in Virginia filed 6 WARN Act notices in April 2017, impacting roughly 602 workers — representing a pullback from March and up 172% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 4 | 487 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 60 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 55 |
The Retail sector led the way in workforce reductions with 487 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 3 | 346 |
| Henrico | 1 | 141 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 60 |
| Arlington | 1 | 55 |
Chesterfield absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 346 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 3 | 346 |
| Glen Allen | 1 | 141 |
| McLean | 1 | 60 |
| Crystal City | 1 | 55 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 487 |
| Layoff | 2 | 115 |
The high proportion of closures (81% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin's | Glen Allen | 141 | Closure | |
| Martin's | Richmond | 138 | Closure | |
| Martin's | Richmond | 109 | Closure | |
| Martin's | Richmond | 99 | Closure | |
| Cardinal Bank | McLean | 60 | Layoff | |
| Jacobs Technology | Crystal City | 55 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Martin's at its Glen Allen facility, reporting 141 affected workers. Martin's followed with 138 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.