Virginia Layoffs — May 2016
Employers in Virginia filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2016, impacting roughly 366 workers — representing a notable rise over April and up 61% versus May 2015. The average filing covered 183 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1 | 219 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 147 |
The Construction sector led the way in workforce reductions with 219 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 147 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 1 | 219 |
| Frederick | 1 | 147 |
Franklin saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 219 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | 1 | 219 |
| Winchester | 1 | 147 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 366 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovative Buildings Systems | Rocky Mount | 219 | Closure | |
| Midwesco Filter Resources | Winchester | 147 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Innovative Buildings Systems at its Rocky Mount facility, reporting 219 affected workers. Midwesco Filter Resources followed with 147 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the Virginia labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Construction 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.