West Virginia Layoffs — June 2020
Employers in West Virginia submitted 12 WARN Act notices in June 2020, putting at risk an estimated 3,415 workers — down from May and up 5998% versus June 2019. The average filing covered 285 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 6 | 2,453 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 663 |
| Mining & Energy | 2 | 180 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 119 |
The Utilities sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 2,453 workers across 6 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 663 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 2 | 1,301 |
| Marion | 2 | 931 |
| Jefferson | 1 | 541 |
| Ohio | 2 | 221 |
| Mingo | 1 | 177 |
Marshall absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 1,301 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron | 1 | 854 |
| Charleston | 2 | 663 |
| Metz | 1 | 483 |
| Mannington | 1 | 448 |
| Dallas | 1 | 447 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 12 | 3,415 |
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Murray Energy Holdings Company Marshall County Coal at its Cameron facility, reporting 854 affected workers. Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races followed with 541 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for West Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.