West Virginia Layoffs — July 2017
Employers in West Virginia recorded 1 WARN Act notices in July 2017, covering approximately 117 workers — marking a sharp increase from June and down 7% versus July 2016. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 117 |
The Mining & Energy sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 117 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1 | 117 |
Wyoming bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 117 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pineville | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 117 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in West Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot Oil & Gas | Pineville | 117 | Closure |
Leading the list was Cabot Oil & Gas at its Pineville facility, reporting 117 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for West Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by West 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 West Virginia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.