Virginia Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Virginia filed 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, impacting roughly 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)
3.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 62 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 1 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 62 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 1 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahama Breeze | Woodbridge | 62 | Closure | |
| Liberty Dental Plan | Staunton | 1 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved 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.