Virginia Layoffs — November 2022
Employers in Virginia filed 1 WARN Act notices in November 2022, impacting roughly 187 workers — representing a pullback from October. The average filing covered 187 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 187 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 187 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 1 | 187 |
Bedford bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 187 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 1 | 187 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 187 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newell Brands (Yankee Candle Co. Inc.) | Forest | 187 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Newell Brands (Yankee Candle Co. Inc.) at its Forest facility, reporting 187 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for 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 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.