Virginia Layoffs — February 2026, Week 2
Employers in Virginia submitted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 40 workers. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
40
Workers Affected
40
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 40 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 40 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saks Fifth Avenue | Richmond | 40 | Closure |
Topping the list was Saks Fifth Avenue at its Richmond facility, reporting 40 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Virginia for Week 2 of February 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full February report for Virginia.