Virginia Layoffs — April 2018
Employers in Virginia recorded 1 WARN Act notices in April 2018, covering approximately 69 workers — marking a decline from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 69 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro City | 1 | 69 |
Waynesboro City absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Leading the list was Kroger #403 at its Waynesboro facility, reporting 69 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.