Total Workers Affected
62
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Finance & Insurance
Principal Financial Group
62 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in VA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 62
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 2
- States
- 31
- Avg / notice
Principal Financial Group has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 62 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Principal Financial Group has 2 recorded filings covering 62 workers across 2 states, primarily VA, the 3,966th-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
Principal Financial Group put 62 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 3,966th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #3,966
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 57%
- larger than 43% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 2
- states affected, led by VA
Where Principal Financial Group 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
Oct 2010
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%
62 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2010
Mass Layoff
Indianapolis, IN · Finance & Insurance
Effective: Dec 10, 2010
60
workers
Filed Oct 11, 2010
Mass Layoff
Fairfax, VA · Finance & Insurance
Effective: Dec 10, 2010
2
workers
Filed Oct 11, 2010
How Principal Financial Group compares in Finance & Insurance
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citigroup | 20,000 | 1 | NY |
| 2 | Silicon Valley Bank | 3,500 | 1 | CA |
| 3 | Wells Fargo | 3,366 | 15 | FL |
| 4 | Goldman Sachs | 3,200 | 1 | NY |
| 5 | PayPal Holdings | 2,000 | 1 | CA |
| 6 | Morgan Stanley | 1,800 | 1 | NY |
| 7 | Stripe | 1,120 | 1 | CA |
| 8 | Coinbase | 1,100 | 1 | CA |
| 9 | Principal Financial Group (this page) | 62 | 2 | VA |
What this means for VA workers
Principal Financial Group has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 62 workers, most recently on Oct 11, 2010.
- 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 Principal Financial Group'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 Principal Financial Group WARN Record
Principal Financial Group has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 62 workers between Oct 11, 2010 and Oct 11, 2010. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Principal Financial Group ranks #572 of 777 tracked employers in VA. Among the 8 other Finance & Insurance employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 2,600 affected workers -- Principal Financial Group's 62 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 2 states, most concentrated in VA (Finance & Insurance), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 31 workers per notice, Principal Financial Group'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 Principal Financial Group 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 Principal Financial Group laying off workers? ▼
Principal Financial Group has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 62 workers across 2 states. The most recent notice was filed on Oct 11, 2010.
How many people has Principal Financial Group laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Principal Financial Group has affected 62 workers total, averaging 31 workers per notice.
What states has Principal Financial Group had layoffs in? ▼
Principal Financial Group 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 Principal Financial Group 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 Principal Financial Group's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Principal Financial Group has affected 62 workers across 2 WARN filings in the Finance & Insurance 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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