#virginia

Bingham & Taylor is permanently closing its cast iron foundry at 601 Nalle Place in Culpeper, Virginia, resulting in the layoff of 92 employees. The closure will take effect on or before November 30.

https://virginiabusiness.com/bingham-taylor-to-shut-down-culpeper-plant-laying-off-92-employees/

Virginia experienced a notable rise in job losses during early 2026. Statewide, 4,838 layoffs were announced by May 31. This marks a 29 percent increase over the same period in 2025. Ideal US Talent Worker OpCo reported the largest single layoff, affecting 776 workers. Staffing, distribution, and manufacturing sectors experienced many of these job cuts.

Virginia

https://patch.com/virginia/across-va/va-layoffs-spike-2026-store-closures-job-cuts-hit

Centra announced layoffs affecting approximately 90 employees. This represents about one percent of its total workforce. The changes are part of a company restructuring effort. Some laid-off individuals may apply for other open positions. Centra aims to reduce redundancies and improve efficiency.

Lynchburg, Virginia

https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/06/01/centra-to-lay-off-90-employees-as-part-of-company-restructuring/

What has been your experience with Delta Dental of Virginia?

Hey peoples Does anyone here work at 530 FarmVille VA?

Parkhurst Dining will permanently cease its operations at Bridgewater College. This closure will result in the layoff of 65 employees. The company's contract with the college was not renewed for the upcoming academic year. Positions impacted include cooks, baristas, and supervisors. All affected employees will be permanently laid off by July 1.

Bridgewater, Virginia

https://virginiabusiness.com/parkhurst-to-shut-down-operations-at-bridgewater-college-laying-off-65/

Fairfax County Public Schools faces a $29 million budget deficit. Leaders proposed a plan to close this gap for the next school year. The plan avoids staff layoffs and protects core classroom programs. Cuts include reducing reserves and delaying technology upgrades. Officials warn this solution is temporary and not sustainable long-term.

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/education/fairfax-county-public-schools-29m-in-cuts-to-avoid-layoffs/65-a4b5a70d-48b2-47b3-9f48-e5112c99daea

Is SiteSafe still up in Virginia with all of that "talent"?

Lumber Liquidators will close its Sandston, Virginia distribution center. The permanent closure is scheduled for June 30, 2026. This action will affect all 65 employees at the site. The company was recently acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. Lumber Liquidators is also moving its corporate headquarters and warehousing to Tennessee.

Sandston, Virginia

https://hbsdealer.com/lumber-liquidators-dc-closing-virginia

Milestone Technologies plans to lay off 51 employees. These layoffs will occur at its Henrico County facility. The company filed a WARN Act letter on April 29. Layoffs are due to the end of a client contract. Most affected workers are data center logistics associates.

Sandston, Virginia

https://virginiabusiness.com/milestone-technologies-to-lay-off-51-in-henrico/

Amazon completed layoffs for 691 Northern Virginia residents as of April 27. These job cuts affect facilities in five local areas. The company also failed to meet its HQ2 job growth targets. Amazon did not add qualifying jobs for state incentives this year. It will not seek a state payment for job creation.

Alexandria, VA

https://patch.com/virginia/oldtownalexandria/amazon-layoffs-take-effect-today-across-northern-virginia

Several U.S. companies plan employee layoffs this week. Virginia businesses are among those affected by these workforce reductions. Speyside Bourbon Cooperage will eliminate 52 positions in Atkins. Amazon plans to cut nearly 700 jobs in Northern Virginia. These cuts reflect restructuring and changing market conditions.

https://patch.com/virginia/fredericksburg/list-companies-planning-layoffs-week-includes-these-va-businesses

Central Garden & Pet will close its Henrico facility. This closure will result in 94 employee layoffs. Operations are consolidating to an existing New Jersey facility. The company cited increased competition and market pressures. The wind-down process is expected to finalize by June 30.

Henrico, Virginia

https://richmondbizsense.com/2026/04/16/homegrown-pet-treat-brand-best-bully-sticks-closing-henrico-facility-laying-off-dozens/

Packaging Corp. of America plans to close a Richmond converting operation. This closure will result in 110 employee layoffs. Most affected employees will lose their jobs by early June. The company cited a difficult business decision for the action. PCA will offer support and transfer assistance to affected workers.

Richmond, Virginia

https://virginiabusiness.com/packaging-corp-america-layoff-chesterfield-plant/

BAE Systems is cutting 119 jobs in Northern Virginia. These layoffs are occurring in Vienna. The company lost a Federal Bureau of Investigation contract. Affected employees received notification on Friday. The job cuts are permanent and tied to this contract reassignment.

Vienna, Virginia

https://countryherald.com/news/vienna-virginia-layoff-alert-bae-systems-cuts-119-jobs-after-fbi-contract-loss/

Axios reduced its newsroom staff by 11 individuals. The cuts impacted news desk, visuals, and social teams. The company aims to build a newsroom of subject matter experts. Publisher Nicholas Johnston noted a focus on expert-driven content. This action follows earlier layoffs in 2024 and November.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/axios-lays-off-11-newsroom-135254434.html

Ramboll initiated a new round of job cuts. Eighty employees from its Energy Division are affected. The global consulting firm cited project delays and cancellations. These issues impacted the company in recent years. The Energy Division previously had over 2,100 staff.

https://energywatch.com/EnergyNews/advisors/article19122587.ece

Management here. I've been here for the last two strikes. For the last one, I recall getting my assignment fairly early in the year, and having to attend 8 days of on-site training at the Virginia center in the spring. They also told us not to make vacation plans around the potential strike time.

With a potential strike coming in August, why haven't assignments been released? Is anyone even working on that? Or is everyone assuming there will be will be a contract signed or negotiation extension?

The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board hosted a hiring event. This event was for Yokohama employees affected by upcoming layoffs. The Yokohama Tire Corporation plant in Salem will permanently close. This closure is set for March 18 and impacts hundreds of workers. More than 50 businesses participated in Thursday's job fair.

Salem, Virginia

https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2026/03/05/hiring-event-for-yokohama-employees-affected-by-upcoming-layoffs-set-for-march-5/

Virginia experienced a significant increase in unemployment claims last week. The state received 5,592 initial claims, a 71% rise from the prior week. Amazon announced plans to lay off 691 employees in Northern Virginia. These layoffs are due to the closure of five Amazon Fresh grocery stores in April. Most affected employees are retail workers, food production staff, and managers.

https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_6eb49c3a-3a7e-414a-b43e-a391b09f02af.html

The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board is organizing hiring events. These events will assist workers affected by upcoming layoffs at Yokohama Tire's Salem plant. The tire manufacturer plans phased layoffs over several months. A potential plant closure is expected in early fall. The first wave on March 18 will affect about 392 employees.

https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/02/12/yokohama-tire-layoffs-prompt-hiring-events-displaced-workers/

CBN initiated a workforce reduction. This reduction affects 8.4% of its American employees. The ministry cited a strategic realignment for these changes. The organization cited shifts in media and fundraising. CBN aims to streamline systems and focus resources on growth.

https://religionunplugged.com/news/cbn-announces-layoffs-amid-shifting-media-and-fundraising-landscape

An Amazon delivery partner has announced plans to close its two facilities in Hampton Roads on April 1. City officials in Norfolk and Virginia Beach were informed through a formal letter outlining the upcoming shutdown.

https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/norfolk/bear-express-to-close-doors-amazon-delivery-partner-to-lay-off-all-employees

In a notice filed on Jan. 14, the manufacturer of indoor vertical farming equipment said 127 people would be laid off as a result of a plant closure. The layoffs are effective Feb. 27.

The U.S. Corporate Services unit of Philip Morris International is set to close its Richmond office in April, affecting 135 workers. Layoffs are scheduled to start April 17, per a WARN filing.

https://www.cspdailynews.com/tobacco/pmi-close-richmond-office-cut-135-positions-site

Christian Broadcasting Network announced a workforce realignment. This impacted approximately 8.4% of its U.S. employees. The changes aim to focus resources on long-term growth areas. CBN cited shifts in the media and fundraising landscape. The organization plans to streamline systems and reallocate resources.

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/mycity/virginia-beach/christian-broadcasting-network-cbn-layoffs-virginia-beach-vb/291-75af7d52-4852-4704-84aa-87cee25b45a3

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia saw an increase in initial unemployment claims last week. The Labor Department released this information. Claims totaled 3,693 for the period ending January 24. This number rose from 2,895 claims reported previously. Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims saw a slight decrease.

https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/2026/01/30/unemployment-numbers/88413664007/

RPS Superintendent Recommends Layoffs and Program Reductions

RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras proposed significant budget cuts for the upcoming fiscal year. These recommendations include laying off 50 central office staff members. Summer school for K-8 students will also be eliminated. The district anticipates only modest revenue increases from the city and state. Rising operational costs, such as salaries and health insurance, contribute to the difficult budget.

https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/rps-budget-cuts-kamras-recommendations-jan-22-2026

Richmond, Va.

Some anti-layoff in Virginia..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-lBRc4Qm0U

Yokohama Tire plans to “significantly reduce tire production” at its Salem manufacturing facility and will lay off 392 hourly and salaried employees of the plant, according to a company announcement Friday.

https://virginiabusiness.com/yokohama-tire-salem-plant-layoffs-production-cut/

Manufacturing and mining-related industries are becoming riskier as companies reduce costs and adjust production.

The Fairfax County–based IT consultancy Qbase expects to lay off 60 remote employees before the end of the year.

https://virginiabusiness.com/qbase-layoffs-remote-workers-reston-2025/

FYI coming soon

They say Hubs are three locations, but what are the other sites and who decides go to a HUB or not? I think California has one not sure name, Virginia, Tampa, etc. I’m worried to move and sell and move my family only to get let go. Seems if you are a low performer and at a Hub your safe.

The company cited uncertainty around the future of some contracts with federal agencies.

https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2025/10/10/peraton-layoffs-virginia.html

Wellmore, a Grundy-based producer of metallurgical coal, will cut 72 jobs in Buchanan County by mid-October, according to letters it sent to state officials.

https://cardinalnews.org/2025/08/18/southwest-virginia-coal-company-plans-layoffs/