West Virginia Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in West Virginia logged 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, involving roughly 199 workers. The average filing covered 199 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
199
Workers Affected
199
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — West Virginia (DOL/BLS)
4.6%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
579
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
1.31%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 199 |
The Mining & Energy sector dominated layoff filings with 199 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mettiki Coal (WV) | Davis | 199 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Mettiki Coal (WV) at its Davis facility, reporting 199 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in West Virginia for Week 4 of January 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full January report for West Virginia.