WARN Act filings filed with the West Virginia workforce agency.
Last updated: May 05, 2026 · Showing last 24 months
West Virginia has recorded 29 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 3,475 workers across 20 companies. The most active filer is Civil with 7 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Kincaid, Davis, and Lorado. Of these, 6 involved facility closures and 22 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Jul 26, 2024 through Apr 1, 2026. Employers provided an average of 60 days notice before the effective date.
If your employer filed a WARN notice in West Virginia, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the West Virginia workforce agency as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.
Apply online at the West Virginia workforce agency. You may be eligible before your last day.
Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.
America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.
West Virginia follows the federal WARN Act with no additional state-level requirements. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the West Virginia workforce agency. Updated daily on business days. View source data at West Virginia workforce agency →
| Company | City | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mettiki Coal | Davis | Closure | 92 | 2026-05-31 | 2026-04-01 |
| Greenbriar Minerals | Lorado | Layoff | 530 | 2026-04-14 | 2026-02-13 |
| Mettiki Coal | Davis | Closure | 199 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-01-29 |
| WVU Research | Morgantown | Layoff | 507 | 2025-10-30 | 2025-08-21 |
| Parkhurst Dining | Bethany | Layoff | 68 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-06-24 |
| Civil 7x in 12 mo | Beckley | Layoff | 15 | 2025-08-02 | 2025-06-04 |
| Civil 7x in 12 mo | Kincaid | Layoff | 155 | 2025-08-02 | 2025-06-04 |
| Civil 7x in 12 mo | Kincaid | Layoff | 20 | 2025-08-02 | 2025-06-04 |
| Civil 7x in 12 mo | Delbarton | Layoff | 44 | 2025-08-02 | 2025-06-04 |
| Civil 7x in 12 mo | Kimberly | Layoff | 33 | 2025-08-02 | 2025-06-04 |
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