Total Workers Affected
140
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Other Services
Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk
140 workers across 1 WARN notice, primarily in VA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 140
- Workers cut
- 1
- WARN notice
- 1
- State
- 140
- Avg / notice
Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk has 1 recorded WARN filing affecting 140 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk has 1 recorded filing covering 140 workers across 1 state, primarily VA, the 1,676th-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
Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk put 140 workers on WARN notice across 1 filing - the 1,676th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #1,676
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 24%
- larger than 76% of tracked employers
- 1
- Recorded WARN filing
- 1
- state affected, led by VA
Where Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
1
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Jan 2018
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%
140 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2018
Facility Closure
Norfolk, VA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 16, 2018
140
workers
Filed Jan 11, 2018
How Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk compares in Other Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David's Bridal | 9,413 | 2 | WI |
| 2 | Haliburton Energy Services-N. Sam Houston | 4,484 | 2 | TX |
| 3 | Zachry Industrial, Inc. (Sabine Pass) | 4,072 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | RaterLabs | 3,657 | 1 | WA |
| 5 | YMCA of Greater Seattle | 3,623 | 4 | WA |
| 6 | Gebbers Farms, Etal | 3,465 | 1 | WA |
| 7 | Tesla | 2,743 | 2 | TX |
| 8 | BAE Systems | 2,704 | 11 | WA |
| 9 | Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk (this page) | 140 | 1 | VA |
What this means for VA workers
Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk has 1 recorded WARN filing covering 140 workers, most recently on Jan 11, 2018.
- 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 Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk'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 Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk WARN Record
Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk's single WARN Act filing in this dataset covers 140 workers, dated Jan 11, 2018. A lone filing is the most common shape in the recorded dataset, though the true worker count can run higher (why). By total workers affected, Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk ranks #218 of 777 tracked employers in VA. Among the 8 other Other Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 3,640 affected workers -- Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk's 140 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to VA's workforce agency, in the Other Services sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 140 workers per notice, Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. This single notice marks a discrete restructuring event rather than a sustained pattern, though workforce changes below the 50-worker WARN floor may have occurred without disclosure.
Workers on VA-based Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk 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 Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk laying off workers? ▼
Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk has filed 1 WARN Act notice affecting 140 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Jan 11, 2018.
How many people has Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk has affected 140 workers total, averaging 140 workers per notice.
What states has Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk had layoffs in? ▼
Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk has filed WARN notices in 1 state: 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 Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk 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 Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Sam's Club #4733 Norfolk has affected 140 workers across 1 WARN filing in the Other 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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