Molina Healthcare to close Henrico office, laying off 268 workers
Molina Healthcare, a Fortune 500 company that manages health care services for Medicaid and Medicare recipients, is closing its Henrico County office and laying off 268 workers.
Virginia Congress members press for details on Fort Eustis layoffs
A bipartisan delegation is seeking more transparency regarding the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command moving its headquarters .
Old Dominion Job Corps to lay off 130 in Amherst
Amherst County-based Old Dominion Job Corps Center will lay off 130 people on June 30.
Booz Allen CEO says 7% of employees to be laid off
McLean-based Fortune 500 management consulting business Booz Allen Hamilton will lay off 7% of its 35,800-employee workforce, mainly in its civil division, Chairman, CEO and President Horacio Rozanski said Friday during an earnings call.
Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce
Microsoft cuts nearly 6,000 jobs—about 3% of its workforce—in its largest layoff since 2023, impacting LinkedIn, Xbox, and management roles.
Saddle Creek Logistics to lay off 54 Richmond employees
Florida-based Saddle Creek Logistics Services plans to lay off 54 employees at its Richmond location in July 2025.
Judge pauses much of Trump administration’s massive downsizing of federal agencies
A judge blocked the Trump administration’s sweeping federal job cuts, ruling that major agency reductions require congressional cooperation.
Virginia unemployment claims rise amid federal layoffs
Virginia jobless claims rose in early May, with experts citing federal spending cuts, tariffs and contract reductions as key factors in the surge.
Disabled workers have faced prejudice. Now they face DOGE firings
Mass federal layoffs under Trump target disabled workers, raising concerns about the future of inclusive hiring and Schedule A protections.
Georgia-Pacific to close Emporia mill, cutting 550+ jobs
Georgia-Pacific will permanently close its Emporia plywood mill, cutting 550 jobs. The shutdown deals another economic blow to Southern Virginia.
Northern Virginia home listings surged 63% in March over 2024
Northern Virginia home listings jumped 63% in March, far outpacing national trends as job cuts hit the region. Experts weigh in on what's behind the spike.
UPS to cut 20,000 jobs as it pulls back from Amazon
United Parcel Service is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles. The package delivery company said Tuesday that it anticipates making the job cuts this year. It anticipates closing 73 leased and owned buildings by the end of June. […]