Virginia Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Virginia posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, affecting an estimated 63 workers. The average filing covered 32 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
63
Workers Affected
32
Avg per Notice
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 62 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 1 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 62 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Healthcare reported 1 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahama Breeze | Woodbridge | 62 | Closure | |
| Liberty Dental Plan | Staunton | 1 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Bahama Breeze at its Woodbridge facility, reporting 62 affected workers. Liberty Dental Plan followed with 1 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Virginia for Week 1 of February 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full February report for Virginia.