Virginia Layoffs — March 2019
Employers in Virginia submitted 6 WARN Act notices in March 2019, putting at risk an estimated 793 workers — up substantially 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 385 workers across 2 notices. Separately, 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 bore the heaviest burden, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.