Virginia Layoffs — August 2020
Employers in Virginia posted 6 WARN Act notices in August 2020, affecting an estimated 259 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and down 6% versus August 2019. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 5 | 209 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 50 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 209 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 50 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City | 1 | 86 |
| Chesterfield | 3 | 85 |
| Norfolk City | 1 | 61 |
| Loudoun | 1 | 27 |
Virginia Beach City absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 33% of all affected workers with 86 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 1 | 86 |
| Richmond | 3 | 85 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 61 |
| Ashburn | 1 | 27 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 6 | 259 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis Budget Group | Virginia Beach | 86 | Layoff | |
| PostalMile | Norfolk | 61 | Layoff | |
| Marriott - Richmond | Richmond | 50 | Layoff | |
| PostalMile | Richmond | 31 | Layoff | |
| Avis Budget Car Rental | Ashburn | 27 | Layoff | |
| Avis Budget Car Rental | Richmond | 4 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Avis Budget Group at its Virginia Beach facility, reporting 86 affected workers. PostalMile followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.