Virginia Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Virginia reported 1 WARN Act notices in May 2024, displacing an estimated 235 workers — signaling a deceleration from April. The average filing covered 235 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 235 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 235 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 1 | 235 |
Brunswick saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 235 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 1 | 235 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 235 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO Secure Services LLC-Lawrenceville Correctional Center | Lawrenceville | 235 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from GEO Secure Services LLC-Lawrenceville Correctional Center at its Lawrenceville facility, reporting 235 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Virginia's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.