Virginia Layoffs — May 2018
Employers in Virginia filed 3 WARN Act notices in May 2018, impacting roughly 180 workers — representing a notable rise over April and down 90% versus May 2017. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 80 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 65 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 35 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 80 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Professional Services reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 2 | 145 |
| Northampton | 1 | 35 |
Fairfax felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 145 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 2 | 145 |
| Cape Charles | 1 | 35 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 145 |
| Closure | 1 | 35 |
Closures accounted for 19% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM/GCA Vehicle Services | Springfield | 80 | Layoff | |
| Caci | Springfield | 65 | Layoff | |
| Bayshore Concrete Products | Cape Charles | 35 | Closure |
The single largest action involved ABM/GCA Vehicle Services at its Springfield facility, reporting 80 affected workers. Caci followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.