West Virginia Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in West Virginia recorded 1 WARN Act notices in November 2018, covering approximately 75 workers — marking a decline from October and down 77% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 75 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 75 |
The Mining & Energy sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 75 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha | 1 | 75 |
Kanawha absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 75 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 1 | 75 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 75 |
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 Bridgeport Facility | Bridgeport | 75 | Closure |
Leading the list was BJ Services Bridgeport Facility at its Bridgeport facility, reporting 75 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across West Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.