Virginia Layoffs — April 2026, Week 2
Employers in Virginia logged 2 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 2, involving roughly 189 workers. The average filing covered 94 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
189
Workers Affected
94
Avg per Notice
2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 95 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 94 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 95 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Wholesale Trade reported 94 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voyant Beauty 4411 Plantation Road NE Roanoke, VA 24012 | Roanoke | 95 | Closure | |
| Central Garden & Pet5701 Eastport BlvdRichmond, VA 23231 | Richmond | 94 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Voyant Beauty 4411 Plantation Road NE Roanoke, VA 24012 at its Roanoke facility, reporting 95 affected workers. Central Garden & Pet5701 Eastport BlvdRichmond, VA 23231 followed with 94 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Virginia for Week 2 of April 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full April report for Virginia.