Virginia Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Virginia reported 3 WARN Act notices in December 2017, displacing an estimated 341 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and down 71% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 213 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 128 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 213 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 128 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk City | 2 | 291 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 50 |
Norfolk City saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 291 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 | 291 |
| Richmond | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 263 |
| Layoff | 1 | 78 |
The high proportion of closures (77% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Wisconsin Airline | Norfolk | 213 | Closure | |
| URS Federal Services | Norfolk | 78 | Layoff | |
| Taylor Communications | Richmond | 50 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Air Wisconsin Airline at its Norfolk facility, reporting 213 affected workers. URS Federal Services followed with 78 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.