Virginia Layoffs — August 2019
Employers in Virginia logged 2 WARN Act notices in August 2019, involving roughly 275 workers — falling below July and down 23% versus August 2018. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 214 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 61 |
The Mining & Energy sector dominated layoff filings with 214 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Healthcare reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | 1 | 214 |
| Henrico | 1 | 61 |
Buchanan was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 214 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vansant | 1 | 214 |
| Glen Allen | 1 | 61 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 275 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackjewel | Vansant | 214 | Closure | |
| Mednax Health Solutions Partner | Glen Allen | 61 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Blackjewel at its Vansant facility, reporting 214 affected workers. Mednax Health Solutions Partner followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
This data points to a easing in workforce disruptions across 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 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.