Total Workers Affected
324
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Professional & Technical Services
Covance
324 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in VA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 324
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 2
- States
- 162
- Avg / notice
Covance has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 324 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Covance has 2 recorded filings covering 324 workers across 2 states, primarily VA, the 607th-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
Covance put 324 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 607th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #607
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 9%
- larger than 91% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 2
- states affected, led by VA
Where Covance 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 2017
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%
324 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2017
Facility Closure
Evansville, IN · Professional & Technical Services
Effective: Jul 24, 2017
101
workers
Filed Apr 24, 2017
2010
Mass Layoff
Vienna, VA · Other Services
Effective: Jan 3, 2011
223
workers
Filed Nov 3, 2010
How Covance compares in Professional & Technical Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12,127 | 17 | CA | |
| 2 | Cisco Systems | 9,221 | 4 | CA |
| 3 | Salesforce | 7,406 | 4 | CA |
| 4 | STARTEK | 1,275 | 4 | VA |
| 5 | Alorica | 915 | 4 | VA |
| 6 | Charter Communications | 889 | 8 | WI |
| 7 | Intel Corporation | 865 | 6 | CA |
| 8 | Oracle America | 815 | 11 | CA |
| 9 | Covance (this page) | 324 | 2 | VA |
What this means for VA workers
Covance has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 324 workers, most recently on Apr 24, 2017.
- 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 Covance'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 Covance WARN Record
Covance has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 324 workers between Nov 3, 2010 and Apr 24, 2017. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Covance ranks #74 of 777 tracked employers in VA. Among the 8 other Professional & Technical Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 1,095 affected workers -- Covance's 324 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 2 states, most concentrated in VA (Professional & Technical Services), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 162 workers per notice, Covance's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. 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 Covance 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 Covance laying off workers? ▼
Covance has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 324 workers across 2 states. The most recent notice was filed on Apr 24, 2017.
How many people has Covance laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Covance has affected 324 workers total, averaging 162 workers per notice.
What states has Covance had layoffs in? ▼
Covance 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 Covance 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 Covance's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Covance has affected 324 workers across 2 WARN filings in the Professional & Technical 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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Every figure on PlainLayoffs is rendered directly from public WARN Act filings and state workforce agency records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's notice history is rendered directly from state WARN Act filings. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026. A WARN filing is a legally required notice, not a judgment of a company's management or financial health; rankings here reflect filed notice volume only.
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