Iowa Layoffs — November 2013
Employers in Iowa reported 2 WARN Act notices in November 2013, displacing an estimated 46 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 25% versus November 2012. The average filing covered 23 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 1 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 45 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | 1 | 45 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 1 |
Woodbury was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 45 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City | 1 | 45 |
| Webster City | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 45 |
The high proportion of closures (98% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Pet Health | Sioux City | 45 | Closure | |
| Electrolux Home Products | Webster City | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Premium Pet Health at its Sioux City facility, reporting 45 affected workers. Electrolux Home Products followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Iowa's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.