Virginia Layoffs — April 2014
Employers in Virginia reported 5 WARN Act notices in April 2014, displacing an estimated 426 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 36% versus April 2013. The average filing covered 85 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 211 |
| Education | 1 | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 61 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 46 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 45 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 211 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Education reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg City | 1 | 211 |
| Virginia Beach City | 1 | 63 |
| Grayson | 1 | 61 |
| Prince George | 1 | 46 |
| Giles | 1 | 45 |
Lynchburg City saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 211 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | 1 | 211 |
| Virginia Beach | 1 | 63 |
| Independence | 1 | 61 |
| Prince George | 1 | 46 |
| Pearisburg | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 381 |
| Closure | 1 | 45 |
Closures accounted for 11% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&W mPower | Lynchburg | 211 | Layoff | |
| Community Development Institute Head Start (CDI HS) | Virginia Beach | 63 | Layoff | |
| Med-Fit Systems | Independence | 61 | Layoff | |
| Reinhart Foodservices | Prince George | 46 | Layoff | |
| Caterpillar Global Mining America | Pearisburg | 45 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from B&W mPower at its Lynchburg facility, reporting 211 affected workers. Community Development Institute Head Start (CDI HS) followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Utilities 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.