Iowa Layoffs — May 2013
Employers in Iowa posted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2013, affecting an estimated 70 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 75% versus May 2012. The average filing covered 23 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 20 |
The Finance & Insurance sector saw the heaviest impact with 50 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 20 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 1 | 50 |
| Hamilton | 2 | 20 |
Polk was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 1 | 50 |
| Webster City | 2 | 20 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 50 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ing | Des Moines | 50 | Layoff | |
| Electrolux Home Products | Webster City | 17 | ||
| Electrolux Home Products | Webster City | 3 |
The largest notice was filed by Ing at its Des Moines facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Electrolux Home Products followed with 17 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Finance & Insurance sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Iowa. 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 Iowa WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.