Virginia Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in Virginia recorded 11 WARN Act notices in July 2018, covering approximately 656 workers — marking a decline from June and up 69% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 60 workers, with 8 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 271 |
| Retail | 7 | 259 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 126 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 271 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Retail reported 259 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 2 | 267 |
| Tazewell | 3 | 149 |
| Fairfax City | 1 | 90 |
| Fredericksburg City | 1 | 40 |
| Galax City | 1 | 30 |
Fairfax absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 41% of all affected workers with 267 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon | 1 | 141 |
| Fort Belvoir | 1 | 126 |
| Bluefield | 1 | 97 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 90 |
| Fredericksburg | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 8 | 400 |
| Layoff | 3 | 256 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenseoHealth | Herndon | 141 | Closure | |
| Aleut | Fort Belvoir | 126 | Layoff | |
| Ammar's | Bluefield | 97 | Closure | |
| Advanced Digestive Care | Fairfax | 90 | Layoff | |
| Advance Digestive Care | Fredericksburg | 40 | Layoff | |
| Ammar's, Inc-Magic Mart #983 | Galax | 30 | Closure | |
| Ammar's Inc-Magic Mart #363 | Tazewell | 28 | Closure | |
| Ammar's Inc-Magic Mart #873 | Pulaski | 28 | Closure | |
| Ammar's Inc-Magic Mart #500 | Grundy | 26 | Closure | |
| Ammar's Inc-Magic Mart #312 | Norton | 26 | Closure | |
| Ammar's, Inc-Magic Mart #475 | Richlands | 24 | Closure |
Leading the list was CenseoHealth at its Herndon facility, reporting 141 affected workers. Aleut followed with 126 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.