Virginia Layoffs — November 2016
Employers in Virginia filed 4 WARN Act notices in November 2016, impacting roughly 253 workers — representing a notable rise over October and down 70% versus November 2015. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 133 |
| Transportation | 1 | 85 |
| Education | 1 | 35 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 133 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Transportation reported 85 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 2 | 120 |
| Hampton City | 1 | 96 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 37 |
Arlington bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 47% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 2 | 120 |
| Hampton | 1 | 96 |
| Richmond | 1 | 37 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 133 |
| Layoff | 2 | 120 |
The high proportion of closures (53% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Pace | Hampton | 96 | Closure | |
| Airport Terminal Services | Arlington | 85 | Layoff | |
| Riverside Pace | Richmond | 37 | Closure | |
| Experience Works | Arlington | 35 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Riverside Pace at its Hampton facility, reporting 96 affected workers. Airport Terminal Services followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.