Virginia Layoffs — January 2026, Week 2
Employers in Virginia reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 2, displacing an estimated 133 workers. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
133
Workers Affected
66
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Virginia (DOL/BLS)
3.8%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,314
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.51%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 127 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 6 |
The Agriculture sector topped the list of affected industries with 127 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 6 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroFarms | Ringgold | 127 | Closure | |
| SMBC Manubank | Richmond | 6 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from AeroFarms at its Ringgold facility, reporting 127 affected workers. SMBC Manubank followed with 6 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Virginia for Week 2 of January 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full January report for Virginia.