West Virginia Layoffs — March 2024
Employers in West Virginia recorded 1 WARN Act notices in March 2024, covering approximately 79 workers — marking a decline from February and down 12% versus March 2023. The average filing covered 79 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 79 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 79 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Upshur | 1 | 79 |
Upshur absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 79 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novelis ALR Rolled Products | Weirton | 79 | Closure |
Leading the list was Novelis ALR Rolled Products at its Weirton facility, reporting 79 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across West Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.