Virginia Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in Virginia posted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2018, affecting an estimated 69 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and down 89% versus April 2017. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 69 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 69 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro City | 1 | 69 |
Waynesboro City was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 69 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 1 | 69 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 69 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kroger #403 | Waynesboro | 69 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Kroger #403 at its Waynesboro facility, reporting 69 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.