Virginia Layoffs — February 2022
Employers in Virginia posted 1 WARN Act notices in February 2022, affecting an estimated 81 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to January and down 63% versus February 2021. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 81 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 81 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City | 1 | 81 |
Alexandria City bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 81 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 1 | 81 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 81 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peloton | Alexandria | 81 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Peloton at its Alexandria facility, reporting 81 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Virginia, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.