Virginia Layoffs — January 2024
Employers in Virginia reported 4 WARN Act notices in January 2024, displacing an estimated 162 workers and down 42% versus January 2023. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 98 |
| Transportation | 2 | 63 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 98 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 2 | 99 |
| Orange | 2 | 63 |
Fairfax saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 99 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Church | 1 | 98 |
| Gordonsville | 2 | 63 |
| Springfield | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 162 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Health Care Services | Falls Church | 98 | Closure | |
| Ruan Transport | Gordonsville | 46 | Closure | |
| Ruan Transport | Gordonsville | 17 | Closure | |
| Lost Boys Interactive | Springfield | 1 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Inova Health Care Services at its Falls Church facility, reporting 98 affected workers. Ruan Transport followed with 46 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.