Virginia Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in Virginia reported 11 WARN Act notices in July 2018, displacing an estimated 656 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and up 69% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 8 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 271 |
| Retail | 7 | 259 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 126 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 271 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Retail reported 259 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 2 | 267 |
| Tazewell | 3 | 149 |
| Fairfax City | 1 | 90 |
| Fredericksburg City | 1 | 40 |
| Galax City | 1 | 30 |
Fairfax bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 267 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon | 1 | 141 |
| Fort Belvoir | 1 | 126 |
| Bluefield | 1 | 97 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 90 |
| Fredericksburg | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 400 |
| Layoff | 3 | 256 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenseoHealth | Herndon | 141 | Closure | |
| Aleut | Fort Belvoir | 126 | Layoff | |
| Ammar's | Bluefield | 97 | Closure | |
| Advanced Digestive Care | Fairfax | 90 | Layoff | |
| Advance Digestive Care | Fredericksburg | 40 | Layoff | |
| Ammar's, Inc-Magic Mart #983 | Galax | 30 | Closure | |
| Ammar's Inc-Magic Mart #363 | Tazewell | 28 | Closure | |
| Ammar's Inc-Magic Mart #873 | Pulaski | 28 | Closure | |
| Ammar's Inc-Magic Mart #500 | Grundy | 26 | Closure | |
| Ammar's Inc-Magic Mart #312 | Norton | 26 | Closure | |
| Ammar's, Inc-Magic Mart #475 | Richlands | 24 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from CenseoHealth at its Herndon facility, reporting 141 affected workers. Aleut followed with 126 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.