Total Workers Affected
136
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Manufacturing
American Woodmark
136 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in VA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 136
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 2
- States
- 68
- Avg / notice
American Woodmark has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 136 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, American Woodmark has 2 recorded filings covering 136 workers across 2 states, primarily VA, the 1,731st-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
American Woodmark put 136 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 1,731st-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #1,731
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 25%
- larger than 75% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 2
- states affected, led by VA
Where American Woodmark Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
2
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jan 2025
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
136 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2025
Facility Closure
Orange, VA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 24, 2025
131
workers
Filed Jan 7, 2025
2020
Mass Layoff
Gas City, IN · Manufacturing
Effective: May 1, 2020
5
workers
Filed May 1, 2020
How American Woodmark compares in Manufacturing
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 33,263 | 54 | WA |
| 2 | Intel | 27,438 | 5 | TX |
| 3 | Nokia | 14,000 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Rivian Automotive | 6,700 | 1 | IL |
| 5 | Dell Technologies | 6,650 | 1 | TX |
| 6 | General Motors | 4,000 | 1 | MI |
| 7 | HP | 4,000 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Ford Motor | 3,000 | 1 | MI |
| 9 | American Woodmark (this page) | 136 | 2 | VA |
What this means for VA workers
American Woodmark has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 136 workers, most recently on Jan 7, 2025.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in VA, where American Woodmark's filings were reported. VA layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the American Woodmark WARN Record
American Woodmark has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 136 workers between May 1, 2020 and Jan 7, 2025. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, American Woodmark ranks #229 of 777 tracked employers in VA. Among the 8 other Manufacturing employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 6,675 affected workers -- American Woodmark's 136 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 2 states, most concentrated in VA (Manufacturing), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 68 workers per notice, American Woodmark's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. The 2 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on VA-based American Woodmark notices should contact the VA workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is American Woodmark laying off workers? ▼
American Woodmark has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 136 workers across 2 states. The most recent notice was filed on Jan 7, 2025.
How many people has American Woodmark laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, American Woodmark has affected 136 workers total, averaging 68 workers per notice.
What states has American Woodmark had layoffs in? ▼
American Woodmark has filed WARN notices in 2 states: IN, VA.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after an American Woodmark layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does American Woodmark's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
American Woodmark has affected 136 workers across 2 WARN filings in the Manufacturing sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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