Virginia Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Virginia reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2018, displacing an estimated 343 workers — signaling a deceleration from October and down 14% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 139 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 134 |
| Transportation | 1 | 70 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 139 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 134 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 2 | 273 |
| Waynesboro City | 1 | 70 |
Chesterfield bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 273 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 2 | 273 |
| Waynesboro | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 209 |
| Closure | 1 | 134 |
Closures accounted for 39% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crothall Healthcare | Richmond | 139 | Layoff | |
| Southeast Services Coproporation | Richmond | 134 | Closure | |
| REO Logistics | Waynesboro | 70 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Crothall Healthcare at its Richmond facility, reporting 139 affected workers. Southeast Services Coproporation followed with 134 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.