Virginia Layoffs — May 2026, Week 2
Employers in Virginia posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 2, affecting an estimated 261 workers. The average filing covered 130 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
261
Workers Affected
130
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Virginia (DOL/BLS)
3.8%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
2,559
Initial Claims
(2026-05-02 wk)
0.51%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-05-02 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 144 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 144 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Transportation Services, Inc. 6851 Industrial RoadSpringfield, VA 22151 | 144 | Closure | ||
| Hilex Poly Co. LLC2800 Sprouse Drive2800 Sprouse Dr., VA 23231 | Henrico | 117 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Diamond Transportation Services, Inc. 6851 Industrial RoadSpringfield, VA 22151 at its Virginia facility, reporting 144 affected workers. Hilex Poly Co. LLC2800 Sprouse Drive2800 Sprouse Dr., VA 23231 followed with 117 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Virginia for Week 2 of May 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full May report for Virginia.