West Virginia Layoffs — February 2026, Week 2
Employers in West Virginia submitted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 2, putting at risk an estimated 530 workers. The average filing covered 530 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
530
Workers Affected
530
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — West Virginia (DOL/BLS)
4.6%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
573
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
1.33%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 530 |
The Mining & Energy sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 530 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbriar Minerals | Lorado | 530 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Greenbriar Minerals at its Lorado facility, reporting 530 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in West Virginia for Week 2 of February 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full February report for West Virginia.