Virginia Layoffs — January 2023
Employers in Virginia filed 4 WARN Act notices in January 2023, impacting roughly 280 workers — representing a notable rise over December and down 35% versus January 2022. The average filing covered 70 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 254 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 26 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 254 workers across 3 notices. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 26 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle | 1 | 175 |
| Arlington | 1 | 78 |
| Fairfax | 1 | 26 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 1 |
Albemarle bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 62% of all affected workers with 175 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | 1 | 175 |
| Arlington | 1 | 78 |
| Lorton | 1 | 26 |
| Richmond | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 201 |
| Layoff | 2 | 79 |
The high proportion of closures (72% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Ink | Charlottesville | 175 | Closure | |
| American Electronics Inc. (Amelex) | Arlington | 78 | Layoff | |
| Golden SVCS | Lorton | 26 | Closure | |
| Specialized Bicycle Components | Richmond | 1 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Custom Ink at its Charlottesville facility, reporting 175 affected workers. American Electronics Inc. (Amelex) followed with 78 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 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.