Total Workers Affected
55
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Accommodation & Food Services
Benihana National
55 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in VA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 55
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 2
- States
- 28
- Avg / notice
Benihana National has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 55 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Benihana National has 2 recorded filings covering 55 workers across 2 states, primarily VA, the 4,338th-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
Benihana National put 55 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 4,338th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #4,338
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 63%
- larger than 37% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 2
- states affected, led by VA
Where Benihana National 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
Apr 2020
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%
55 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2020
Mass Layoff
Dulles, VA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 17, 2020
22
workers
Filed Apr 2, 2020
Mass Layoff
Indianapolis, IN · Accommodation & Food Services
Effective: Mar 22, 2020
33
workers
Filed Apr 1, 2020
How Benihana National compares in Accommodation & Food Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Conference Center | 2,077 | 1 | MD |
| 2 | Airbnb | 1,900 | 1 | CA |
| 3 | Tyson Foods, Inc. (Amarillo B-Shift Operations | 1,761 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Tyson Foods, Inc (Amarillo B-Shift Operations) Updated | 1,761 | 1 | TX |
| 5 | Delaware North Companies | 1,733 | 3 | WI |
| 6 | Marriott International | 1,506 | 2 | MD |
| 7 | OS Restaurant Services | 1,448 | 1 | IN |
| 8 | The Broadmoor | 1,411 | 1 | CO |
| 9 | Benihana National (this page) | 55 | 2 | VA |
What this means for VA workers
Benihana National has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 55 workers, most recently on Apr 2, 2020.
- 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 Benihana National'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 Benihana National WARN Record
Benihana National has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 55 workers between Apr 1, 2020 and Apr 2, 2020. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Benihana National ranks #608 of 777 tracked employers in VA. Among the 8 other Accommodation & Food Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 1,747 affected workers -- Benihana National's 55 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 2 states, most concentrated in VA (Accommodation & Food Services), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 28 workers per notice, Benihana National'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 Benihana National 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 Benihana National laying off workers? ▼
Benihana National has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 55 workers across 2 states. The most recent notice was filed on Apr 2, 2020.
How many people has Benihana National laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Benihana National has affected 55 workers total, averaging 28 workers per notice.
What states has Benihana National had layoffs in? ▼
Benihana National 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 a Benihana National 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 Benihana National's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Benihana National has affected 55 workers across 2 WARN filings in the Accommodation & Food Services 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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