Virginia Layoffs — August 2018
Employers in Virginia posted 4 WARN Act notices in August 2018, affecting an estimated 356 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to July and up 6% versus August 2017. The average filing covered 89 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 194 |
| Retail | 1 | 83 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 79 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 194 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Retail reported 83 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk City | 1 | 102 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 92 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 83 |
| Virginia Beach City | 1 | 79 |
Norfolk City felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 102 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 | 102 |
| Richmond | 1 | 92 |
| Annandale | 1 | 83 |
| Virginia Beach | 1 | 79 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 273 |
| Closure | 1 | 83 |
Closures accounted for 23% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL Global Services, LLC (DGS) | Norfolk | 102 | Layoff | |
| DAL Global Services, LLC (DGS) | Richmond | 92 | Layoff | |
| Kmart Store #04483 | Annandale | 83 | Closure | |
| Commonwealth Lodging Management | Virginia Beach | 79 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by DAL Global Services, LLC (DGS) at its Norfolk facility, reporting 102 affected workers. DAL Global Services, LLC (DGS) followed with 92 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.