Virginia Layoffs — November 2024
Employers in Virginia filed 4 WARN Act notices in November 2024, impacting roughly 716 workers — representing a notable rise over October and up 121% versus November 2023. The average filing covered 179 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 406 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 310 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 406 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 310 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk City | 2 | 406 |
| Martinsville City | 1 | 242 |
| Arlington | 1 | 68 |
Norfolk City saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 57% of all affected workers with 406 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 2 | 406 |
| Martinsville | 1 | 242 |
| Arlington | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 271 |
| Closure | 1 | 242 |
Closures accounted for 34% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Outdoor | Martinsville | 242 | Closure | |
| Compass One Healthcare | Norfolk | 203 | Layoff | |
| Compose One Healthcare (Children's Hospital of the King's Daughter) | Norfolk | 203 | ||
| Boeing | Arlington | 68 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved VF Outdoor at its Martinsville facility, reporting 242 affected workers. Compass One Healthcare followed with 203 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Virginia labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.