Total Workers Affected
427
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Other Services
Smithfield
427 workers across 2 WARN notices, primarily in VA - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 427
- Workers cut
- 2
- WARN notices
- 1
- State
- 214
- Avg / notice
Smithfield has 2 recorded WARN filings affecting 427 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Smithfield has 2 recorded filings covering 427 workers across 1 state, primarily VA, the 449th-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
Smithfield put 427 workers on WARN notice across 2 filings - the 449th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #449
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 6%
- larger than 94% of tracked employers
- 2
- Recorded WARN filings
- 1
- state affected, led by VA
Where Smithfield 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 2019
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%
427 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2019
Facility Closure
Newport News, VA · Other Services
Effective: Dec 31, 2019
39
workers
Filed Oct 28, 2019
2012
Facility Closure
Portsmouth, VA · Other Services
Effective: Apr 30, 2013
388
workers
Filed Nov 12, 2012
How Smithfield 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 | Smithfield (this page) | 427 | 2 | VA |
What this means for VA workers
Smithfield has 2 recorded WARN filings covering 427 workers, most recently on Oct 28, 2019.
- 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 Smithfield'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 Smithfield WARN Record
Smithfield has 2 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 427 workers between Nov 12, 2012 and Oct 28, 2019. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Smithfield ranks #54 of 777 tracked employers in VA. Among the 8 other Other Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 3,640 affected workers -- Smithfield's 427 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 214 workers per notice, Smithfield'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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield laying off workers? ▼
Smithfield has filed 2 WARN Act notices affecting 427 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Oct 28, 2019.
How many people has Smithfield laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Smithfield has affected 427 workers total, averaging 214 workers per notice.
What states has Smithfield had layoffs in? ▼
Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Smithfield has affected 427 workers across 2 WARN filings 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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