Virginia Layoffs — April 2013
Employers in Virginia posted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2013, affecting an estimated 666 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and down 32% versus April 2012. The average filing covered 166 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 324 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 120 |
| Retail | 1 | 112 |
| Transportation | 1 | 110 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 324 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 120 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City | 1 | 324 |
| Spotsylvania | 1 | 120 |
| Mecklenburg | 1 | 112 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 110 |
Alexandria City felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 49% of all affected workers with 324 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 1 | 324 |
| Spotsylvania County | 1 | 120 |
| South Hill | 1 | 112 |
| Chantilly | 1 | 110 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 666 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akima/DTSV | Alexandria | 324 | Layoff | |
| Chatwells School Dining Services | Spotsylvania County | 120 | Layoff | |
| Stage Stores | South Hill | 112 | Layoff | |
| MV Transportation | Chantilly | 110 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Akima/DTSV at its Alexandria facility, reporting 324 affected workers. Chatwells School Dining Services followed with 120 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Virginia. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Virginia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.