Virginia Layoffs — February 2021
Employers in Virginia posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2021, affecting an estimated 218 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 67% versus February 2020. The average filing covered 109 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 150 |
| Transportation | 1 | 68 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 150 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Transportation reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk City | 1 | 150 |
| Arlington | 1 | 68 |
Norfolk City absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 69% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 | 150 |
| Arlington | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 218 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Green Building Maintenance | Norfolk | 150 | Layoff | |
| First Transit | Arlington | 68 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by American Green Building Maintenance at its Norfolk facility, reporting 150 affected workers. First Transit followed with 68 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.