Virginia Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Virginia filed 2 WARN Act notices in August 2019, impacting roughly 275 workers — representing a pullback from July and down 23% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 214 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 61 |
The Mining & Energy sector led the way in workforce reductions with 214 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | 1 | 214 |
| Henrico | 1 | 61 |
Buchanan bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 214 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vansant | 1 | 214 |
| Glen Allen | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 275 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjewel | Vansant | 214 | Closure | |
| Mednax Health Solutions Partner | Glen Allen | 61 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Blackjewel at its Vansant facility, reporting 214 affected workers. Mednax Health Solutions Partner followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Mining & Energy 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.