Total Workers Affected
748
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Professional & Technical Services
Northrop Grumman
748 workers across 8 WARN notices, primarily in VA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 748
- Workers cut
- 8
- WARN notices
- 4
- States
- 94
- Avg / notice
Northrop Grumman has 8 recorded WARN filings affecting 748 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Northrop Grumman has 8 recorded filings covering 748 workers across 4 states, primarily VA, the 225th-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
Northrop Grumman put 748 workers on WARN notice across 8 filings - the 225th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #225
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 3%
- larger than 97% of tracked employers
- 8
- Recorded WARN filings
- 4
- states affected, led by VA
Where Northrop Grumman Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
8
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Aug 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%
748 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2025
Facility Closure
San Ignacio Avenue San Jose, CA · Professional & Technical Services
Effective: Aug 20, 2025
78
workers
Filed Aug 20, 2025
2019
Mass Layoff
Richmond, VA · Other Services
Effective: Feb 4, 2020
42
workers
Filed Dec 5, 2019
2018
Mass Layoff
Chester, VA · Other Services
Effective: Aug 17, 2018
348
workers
Filed Jun 14, 2018
2017
Facility Closure
Lakewood, WA · Other Services
Effective: Jan 12, 2018
43
workers
Filed Nov 14, 2017
2015
Mass Layoff
Edinburg, IN · Manufacturing
Effective: Jun 29, 2015
49
workers
Filed Apr 29, 2015
2014
Mass Layoff
Virginia Beach, VA · Other Services
Effective: Jul 22, 2014
57
workers
Filed May 5, 2014
2012
Mass Layoff
Fort Eustis & Fort Story, VA · Other Services
Effective: Jun 29, 2012
130
workers
Filed May 1, 2012
Mass Layoff
Chantilly, VA · Other Services
Effective: May 4, 2012
1
workers
Filed Mar 2, 2012
How Northrop Grumman 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 | Northrop Grumman (this page) | 748 | 8 | VA |
What this means for VA workers
Northrop Grumman has 8 recorded WARN filings covering 748 workers, most recently on Aug 20, 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 Northrop Grumman'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 Northrop Grumman WARN Record
With 8 separate WARN Act filings in this dataset, Northrop Grumman has one of the more extensive recorded layoff-notice histories, covering 748 workers from Mar 2, 2012 through Aug 20, 2025, and even that likely understates the real total (why). By total workers affected, Northrop Grumman ranks #22 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 -- Northrop Grumman's 748 sits below that group's typical scale. Filings span 4 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 94 workers per notice, Northrop Grumman's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. With 8 separate recorded filings, this is not an isolated event, the cadence of notices points to recurring workforce adjustment tied to industry cycles, merger integration, or capacity right-sizing.
Workers on VA-based Northrop Grumman 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 Northrop Grumman laying off workers? ▼
Northrop Grumman has filed 8 WARN Act notices affecting 748 workers across 4 states. The most recent notice was filed on Aug 20, 2025.
How many people has Northrop Grumman laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Northrop Grumman has affected 748 workers total, averaging 94 workers per notice.
What states has Northrop Grumman had layoffs in? ▼
Northrop Grumman has filed WARN notices in 4 states: CA, IN, VA, WA.
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 Northrop Grumman 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 Northrop Grumman's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Northrop Grumman has affected 748 workers across 8 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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