West Virginia Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in West Virginia filed 2 WARN Act notices in July 2018, impacting roughly 481 workers — representing a notable rise over June and up 311% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 240 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 289 |
| Retail | 1 | 192 |
The Professional Services sector led the way in workforce reductions with 289 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Retail reported 192 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 1 | 289 |
| Boone | 1 | 192 |
Harrison felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 289 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg | 1 | 289 |
| Bluefield | 1 | 192 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 481 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJ Services | Clarksburg | 289 | Closure | |
| Magic Mart Ammar's | Bluefield | 192 | Closure |
The single largest action involved BJ Services at its Clarksburg facility, reporting 289 affected workers. Magic Mart Ammar's followed with 192 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores mounting pressure on the West Virginia labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Professional Services 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.