West Virginia Layoffs — July 2017
Employers in West Virginia reported 1 WARN Act notices in July 2017, displacing an estimated 117 workers — signaling an acceleration from June and down 7% versus July 2016. The average filing covered 117 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 117 |
The Mining & Energy sector topped the list of affected industries with 117 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 1 | 117 |
Wyoming was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 117 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pineville | 1 | 117 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 117 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in West Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabot Oil & Gas | Pineville | 117 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Cabot Oil & Gas at its Pineville facility, reporting 117 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for West Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Mining & Energy sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by West 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 West Virginia WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.