Virginia Layoffs — June 2024
Employers in Virginia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in June 2024, putting at risk an estimated 668 workers — up substantially from May and down 21% versus June 2023. The average filing covered 223 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 388 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 280 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 388 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Arts & Entertainment reported 280 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Botetourt | 2 | 388 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 280 |
Botetourt saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 388 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | 2 | 388 |
| Richmond | 1 | 280 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 280 |
| Closure | 1 | 194 |
Closures accounted for 29% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMC Events | Richmond | 280 | Layoff | |
| National Express Transit | Roanoke | 194 | Closure | |
| National Express Group, PLC | Roanoke | 194 |
Topping the list was RMC Events at its Richmond facility, reporting 280 affected workers. National Express Transit followed with 194 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.