Virginia Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Virginia submitted 2 WARN Act notices in August 2019, putting at risk an estimated 275 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 214 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | 1 | 214 |
| Henrico | 1 | 61 |
Buchanan absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.