Virginia Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Virginia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2021, putting at risk an estimated 250 workers — down from April and down 85% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 83 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2 | 161 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 89 |
The Education sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 161 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 89 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 2 | 186 |
| Harrisonburg City | 1 | 64 |
Arlington bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 186 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 2 | 186 |
| Harrisonburg | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 250 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Stone | Arlington | 97 | Layoff | |
| Marriott - Key Bridge | Arlington | 89 | Layoff | |
| Rosetta Stone | Harrisonburg | 64 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Rosetta Stone at its Arlington facility, reporting 97 affected workers. Marriott - Key Bridge followed with 89 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Education 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.