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WARN Act filings in Chester, Virginia — official government data

7
Total Filings
948
Workers Affected
7
Companies
2023-12-15
Most Recent Filing

All WARN Act Filings in Chester

Date Company Employees Type
2023-12-15 Cygnus Home Service 9 Plant Closing
2020-03-16 Hooters of America LLC 46 Mass Layoff
2018-08-17 Northrop Grumman 348 Mass Layoff
2017-08-09 Martin's Store #6491 107 Plant Closing
2014-07-29 Carl Zeiss Vision Inc. 73 Mass Layoff
2014-05-09 General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. 344 Mass Layoff
2013-12-05 URS Corporation 21 Mass Layoff

WARN Act FAQ — Chester

How many layoffs have there been in Chester, Virginia?

Chester, Virginia has recorded 7 WARN Act layoff filings affecting approximately 948 workers across 7 companies. Data is sourced directly from official state labor department filings.

What is the WARN Act?

The federal WARN Act (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide at least 60 days' advance notice of plant closings or mass layoffs. Notices are filed with state labor agencies and become public record. Virginia also has its own WARN Act requirements that may apply to more employers.

What can I do if I was laid off without proper WARN Act notice?

If your employer failed to provide the required 60-day notice, you may be entitled to up to 60 days of back pay and benefits. An employment attorney can evaluate your situation for free. Violations are more common than most workers realize.

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