West Virginia Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in West Virginia reported 1 WARN Act notices in January 2026, displacing an estimated 199 workers. The average filing covered 199 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 199 |
The Mining & Energy sector topped the list of affected industries with 199 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker | 1 | 199 |
Tucker absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 199 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Davis | 1 | 199 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 199 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mettiki Coal (WV) | Davis | 199 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Mettiki Coal (WV) at its Davis facility, reporting 199 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the West Virginia labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Mining & Energy 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.