Virginia Layoffs — October 2021
Employers in Virginia filed 4 WARN Act notices in October 2021, impacting roughly 363 workers and down 52% versus October 2020. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 182 |
| Other | 1 | 130 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 51 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 182 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Other reported 130 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 1 | 137 |
| Amherst | 1 | 130 |
| Henrico | 1 | 51 |
| Newport News City | 1 | 45 |
Fairfax bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 38% of all affected workers with 137 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lorton | 1 | 137 |
| Monroe | 1 | 130 |
| Henrico | 1 | 51 |
| Fort Eustis | 1 | 45 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 312 |
| Closure | 1 | 51 |
Closures accounted for 14% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transdev | Lorton | 137 | Layoff | |
| Odle Management Group | Monroe | 130 | Layoff | |
| Essex Bank | Henrico | 51 | Closure | |
| The Logistics | Fort Eustis | 45 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Transdev at its Lorton facility, reporting 137 affected workers. Odle Management Group followed with 130 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.