West Virginia Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in West Virginia submitted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2023, putting at risk an estimated 66 workers — down from March. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 66 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 66 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 1 | 66 |
Hancock was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 66 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 66 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in West Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truvium Packagining | Weirton | 66 | Closure |
Topping the list was Truvium Packagining at its Weirton facility, reporting 66 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for West 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 West 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 West Virginia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.