Virginia Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Virginia reported 4 WARN Act notices in September 2019, displacing an estimated 766 workers — signaling an acceleration from August and up 351% versus September 2018. The average filing covered 192 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 358 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 190 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 126 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 92 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 358 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 190 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| James City | 1 | 358 |
| Henrico | 1 | 190 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 126 |
| Wise | 1 | 92 |
James City was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 358 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg | 1 | 358 |
| Henrico | 1 | 190 |
| Richmond | 1 | 126 |
| Appalachia | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 408 |
| Layoff | 1 | 358 |
The high proportion of closures (53% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guest Services | Williamsburg | 358 | Layoff | |
| Premier Fixtures | Henrico | 190 | Closure | |
| True Health Diagnostic | Richmond | 126 | Closure | |
| Blackjewel | Appalachia | 92 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Guest Services at its Williamsburg facility, reporting 358 affected workers. Premier Fixtures followed with 190 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Virginia labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.