West Virginia Layoffs — April 2023
Employers in West Virginia posted 1 WARN Act notices in April 2023, affecting an estimated 66 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 66 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 66 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 1 | 66 |
Hancock saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 66 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Weirton | 1 | 66 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truvium Packagining | Weirton | 66 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Truvium Packagining at its Weirton facility, reporting 66 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.