Virginia Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Virginia filed 4 WARN Act notices in November 2019, impacting roughly 1,367 workers — representing a pullback from October and up 299% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 342 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 700 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 282 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 198 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 187 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 700 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 282 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 1 | 700 |
| Henrico | 1 | 282 |
| Alexandria City | 1 | 198 |
| Chesapeake | 1 | 187 |
Pulaski bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 700 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 1 | 700 |
| Henrico | 1 | 282 |
| Alexandria | 1 | 198 |
| Cheseapeake | 1 | 187 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 887 |
| Closure | 2 | 480 |
Closures accounted for 35% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo Trucks North America | Dublin | 700 | Layoff | |
| Restaurant Associates | Henrico | 282 | Closure | |
| Topgolf | Alexandria | 198 | Closure | |
| Crescent Bank & Trust | Cheseapeake | 187 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Volvo Trucks North America at its Dublin facility, reporting 700 affected workers. Restaurant Associates followed with 282 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.