Virginia Layoffs — November 2022
Employers in Virginia recorded 1 WARN Act notices in November 2022, covering approximately 187 workers — marking a decline from October. The average filing covered 187 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 187 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 187 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 1 | 187 |
Bedford saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 187 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 1 | 187 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 187 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newell Brands (Yankee Candle Co. Inc.) | Forest | 187 | Closure |
Leading the list was Newell Brands (Yankee Candle Co. Inc.) at its Forest facility, reporting 187 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.