Virginia Layoffs — April 2026, Week 4
Employers in Virginia submitted 3 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 4, putting at risk an estimated 544 workers. The average filing covered 181 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
544
Workers Affected
181
Avg per Notice
3
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Virginia (DOL/BLS)
3.7%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
2,172
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
0.52%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 116 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 116 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic National Distributing Company, LLC14038 Washington HighwayAshland, VA 23005 | Ashland | 428 | Closure | |
| GXO4000 Technology Ct, Bldg ASandston, VA 23150 | Henrico | 66 | Closure | |
| Milestone Technologies Inc6200 Technology BoulevardSandston, VA 23150 | Henrico | 50 | Closure |
Topping the list was Republic National Distributing Company, LLC14038 Washington HighwayAshland, VA 23005 at its Ashland facility, reporting 428 affected workers. GXO4000 Technology Ct, Bldg ASandston, VA 23150 followed with 66 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Virginia for Week 4 of April 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full April report for Virginia.