West Virginia Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in West Virginia recorded 1 WARN Act notices in May 2021, covering approximately 1,246 workers and down 66% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 1246 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1,246 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 1,246 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Monongalia | 1 | 1,246 |
Monongalia was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 1,246 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | 1 | 1,246 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 1,246 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in West Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mylan Pharmaceuticals | Morgantown | 1,246 | Closure |
Leading the list was Mylan Pharmaceuticals at its Morgantown facility, reporting 1,246 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect a mixed picture for West 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 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.