Virginia Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in Virginia filed 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, impacting roughly 994 workers. The average filing covered 331 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
994
Workers Affected
331
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 859 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 135 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 859 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 135 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Fairfax | 691 | Layoff | |
| Bear Express | Norfolk | 168 | Closure | |
| PMI-U.S. Corporate Services (Phillip Morris) | Richmond | 135 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Amazon at its Fairfax facility, reporting 691 affected workers. Bear Express followed with 168 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Virginia for Week 4 of January 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full January report for Virginia.