West Virginia Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in West Virginia reported 2 WARN Act notices in July 2018, displacing an estimated 481 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and up 311% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 240 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 289 |
| Retail | 1 | 192 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 289 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Retail reported 192 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 1 | 289 |
| Boone | 1 | 192 |
Harrison bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 289 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg | 1 | 289 |
| Bluefield | 1 | 192 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 481 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in West Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJ Services | Clarksburg | 289 | Closure | |
| Magic Mart Ammar's | Bluefield | 192 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from BJ Services at its Clarksburg facility, reporting 289 affected workers. Magic Mart Ammar's followed with 192 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the West Virginia labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by West 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 West Virginia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.