Virginia Layoffs — July 2023
Employers in Virginia filed 20 WARN Act notices in July 2023, impacting roughly 708 workers — representing a pullback from June. The average filing covered 35 workers, with 9 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 7 | 184 |
| Utilities | 8 | 138 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 123 |
| Retail | 1 | 98 |
| Other | 1 | 93 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 60 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 12 |
The Transportation sector led the way in workforce reductions with 184 workers across 7 notices. In a parallel development, Utilities reported 138 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 2 | 168 |
| Buchanan | 11 | 156 |
| Fairfax | 2 | 153 |
| Danville City | 1 | 123 |
| Chesapeake City | 1 | 37 |
Chesterfield absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 168 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tysons | 2 | 153 |
| Danville | 1 | 123 |
| Richmond | 1 | 98 |
| Hurley | 2 | 78 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 70 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 9 | 552 |
| Layoff | 11 | 156 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Virginia's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
The single largest action involved Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC (PRA Group Inc.) at its Danville facility, reporting 123 affected workers. Walmart Neighborhood Market (Store 3885) followed with 98 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.