Virginia Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in Virginia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2023, putting at risk an estimated 461 workers — down from March and down 19% versus April 2022. The average filing covered 154 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 199 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 172 |
| Retail | 1 | 90 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 199 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 172 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton City | 1 | 199 |
| Falls Church City | 1 | 172 |
| Chesapeake City | 1 | 90 |
Hampton City was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 199 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 1 | 199 |
| Falls Church | 1 | 172 |
| Chesapeake | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 289 |
| Closure | 1 | 172 |
Closures accounted for 37% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) | Hampton | 199 | Layoff | |
| American Anesthesiology Association of Virginia | Falls Church | 172 | Closure | |
| Dollar Tree - Chesapeake | Chesapeake | 90 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Science Systems and Applications, Inc. (SSAI) at its Hampton facility, reporting 199 affected workers. American Anesthesiology Association of Virginia followed with 172 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.