Mississippi Layoffs — December 2012
Employers in Mississippi posted 3 WARN Act notices in December 2012, affecting an estimated 52 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November and down 96% versus December 2011. The average filing covered 17 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 35 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 9 |
| Retail | 1 | 8 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 35 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 9 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds | 1 | 35 |
| DeSoto | 1 | 9 |
| Rankin | 1 | 8 |
Hinds felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 35 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 35 |
| Southaven | 1 | 9 |
| Flowood | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 52 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constar International | Jackson | 35 | Closure | |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill | Southaven | 9 | Closure | |
| Custom Food Group | Flowood | 8 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Constar International at its Jackson facility, reporting 35 affected workers. Qdoba Mexican Grill followed with 9 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Mississippi, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Mississippi. 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 Mississippi WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.