Virginia Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Virginia filed 1 WARN Act notices in May 2024, impacting roughly 235 workers — representing a pullback from April. The average filing covered 235 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 235 |
The Information & Technology sector led the way in workforce reductions with 235 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 1 | 235 |
Brunswick felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 235 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 1 | 235 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 235 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO Secure Services LLC-Lawrenceville Correctional Center | Lawrenceville | 235 | Closure |
The single largest action involved GEO Secure Services LLC-Lawrenceville Correctional Center at its Lawrenceville facility, reporting 235 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.