Virginia WARN Act Notices (2026 Tracker)

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Recent Virginia WARN filings

Sorted by notice date. Search the current dataset or use a column heading to change the sort order.

Notice requirements

The federal WARN Act provides the baseline notice framework for covered events in Virginia. State or local rules, benefit-continuation requirements, and collective bargaining agreements may provide additional protections; use the official Rapid Response contact below to verify the current requirements for a specific event.

Advance notice

60 calendar days, generally

Covered employer

Generally, employers with 100 or more employees under the federal WARN coverage and counting rules

Event threshold

Generally, a closing affecting 50+ employees, or a mass layoff affecting 50–499 employees and at least 33% of the site workforce, or 500+ employees

Potential penalties

Federal remedies can include back pay and benefits for the violation period and a civil penalty for failure to notify local government. Exceptions may apply.

Answers for workers and researchers

Frequently asked questions

Official contact

State Department of Labor directory

Use the agency portal to verify notices and find current filing instructions.