Virginia Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Virginia submitted 4 WARN Act notices in October 2020, putting at risk an estimated 763 workers — up substantially from September and down 45% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 191 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 635 |
| Retail | 1 | 49 |
| Government | 1 | 20 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 635 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 49 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 1 | 635 |
| Virginia Beach City | 1 | 59 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 49 |
| Fredericksburg City | 1 | 20 |
Chesterfield felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 635 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 1 | 635 |
| Virginia Beach | 1 | 59 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 49 |
| Fredericksburg | 1 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 714 |
| Closure | 1 | 49 |
Closures accounted for 6% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCU Health System | Richmond | 635 | Layoff | |
| Kinyo Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach | 59 | Layoff | |
| Le Tote | Fairfax | 49 | Closure | |
| RGI Laundry (Goodwill Rappahannock) | Fredericksburg | 20 | Layoff |
Topping the list was VCU Health System at its Richmond facility, reporting 635 affected workers. Kinyo Virginia Beach followed with 59 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 Healthcare 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.