Virginia Layoffs — September 2022
Employers in Virginia reported 1 WARN Act notices in September 2022, displacing an estimated 127 workers — signaling an acceleration from August. The average filing covered 127 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 127 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 127 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Martinsville City | 1 | 127 |
Martinsville City was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 127 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Martinsville | 1 | 127 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 127 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helpware | Martinsville | 127 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Helpware at its Martinsville facility, reporting 127 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.