West Virginia Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in West Virginia recorded 4 WARN Act notices in September 2020, covering approximately 282 workers — marking a decline from August and up 1662% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 3 | 275 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 7 |
The Mining & Energy sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 275 workers across 3 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 7 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 3 | 164 |
| Mingo | 1 | 118 |
Boone absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 58% of all affected workers with 164 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton | 3 | 164 |
| Delbarton | 1 | 118 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 282 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Oak Mining | Wharton | 128 | Layoff | |
| Spartan Mining Company, LLC and Maxxim Shared Services | Delbarton | 118 | Layoff | |
| Rockwell Mining | Wharton | 29 | Layoff | |
| Rock Lick Prep Plant | Wharton | 7 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Black Oak Mining at its Wharton facility, reporting 128 affected workers. Spartan Mining Company, LLC and Maxxim Shared Services followed with 118 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for West Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.