South Dakota Layoffs — May 2009
Employers in South Dakota recorded 2 WARN Act notices in May 2009, covering approximately 155 workers and up 761% versus May 2008. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 92 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 63 |
The Utilities sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 92 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1 | 92 |
| Union | 1 | 63 |
Lincoln absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 59% of all affected workers with 92 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 1 | 92 |
| Elk Point | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in South Dakota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VeraSun Energy | Sioux Falls | 92 | ||
| Terex Load King | Elk Point | 63 |
Leading the list was VeraSun Energy at its Sioux Falls facility, reporting 92 affected workers. Terex Load King followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the South Dakota labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Utilities sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by South Dakota. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all South Dakota WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.