Virginia Layoffs — March 2019
Employers in Virginia reported 6 WARN Act notices in March 2019, displacing an estimated 793 workers — signaling an acceleration from February and down 82% versus March 2018. The average filing covered 132 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 385 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 215 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 132 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 61 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 385 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 215 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg City | 1 | 311 |
| Arlington | 1 | 155 |
| Hanover | 1 | 132 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 74 |
| Alexandria City | 1 | 61 |
Fredericksburg City absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 311 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg | 1 | 311 |
| Arlington | 1 | 155 |
| Ashland | 1 | 132 |
| Richmond | 1 | 74 |
| Alexandria | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 578 |
| Layoff | 2 | 215 |
The high proportion of closures (73% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alorica | Fredericksburg | 311 | Closure | |
| OMNIPLEX World Services | Arlington | 155 | Layoff | |
| Bear Island | Ashland | 132 | Closure | |
| Goodwill Central and Coastal Virginia (Goodwill Staffing Solutions) | Richmond | 74 | Closure | |
| Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts | Alexandria | 61 | Closure | |
| OMNIPLEX World Services | Herndon | 60 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Alorica at its Fredericksburg facility, reporting 311 affected workers. OMNIPLEX World Services followed with 155 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.