Virginia Layoffs — May 2026, Week 1
Employers in Virginia recorded 2 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 1, covering approximately 182 workers. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
182
Workers Affected
91
Avg per Notice
1
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Virginia (DOL/BLS)
3.8%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,172
Initial Claims
(2026-04-18 wk)
0.52%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-18 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 64 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 64 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBR Wyle Services, LLCGSDC-Wallops Island FacilityWallops Island, VA 23337 | Accomac | 118 | Layoff | |
| LumLiq2, LLC, d/b/a Lumber Liquidators 6115 Engineered Wood WaySandston, VA 23150 | Henrico | 64 | Closure |
Leading the list was KBR Wyle Services, LLCGSDC-Wallops Island FacilityWallops Island, VA 23337 at its Accomac facility, reporting 118 affected workers. LumLiq2, LLC, d/b/a Lumber Liquidators 6115 Engineered Wood WaySandston, VA 23150 followed with 64 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Virginia for Week 1 of May 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full May report for Virginia.