Virginia Layoffs — April 2024
Employers in Virginia filed 3 WARN Act notices in April 2024, impacting roughly 336 workers — representing a notable rise over March and down 27% versus April 2023. The average filing covered 112 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 183 |
| Transportation | 1 | 153 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 183 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 153 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Botetourt | 1 | 153 |
| Frederick | 1 | 119 |
| Loudoun | 1 | 64 |
Botetourt was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 46% of all affected workers with 153 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | 1 | 153 |
| Winchester | 1 | 119 |
| Sterling | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 336 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPS | Roanoke | 153 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Winchester | 119 | Closure | |
| Iron Mountain | Sterling | 64 | Closure |
The single largest action involved UPS at its Roanoke facility, reporting 153 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 119 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.