Virginia Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in Virginia posted 3 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, affecting an estimated 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)
3.6%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
2,662
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
0.52%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 859 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 135 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 859 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, 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 largest notice was filed by 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.