Mississippi Layoffs — December 2013
Employers in Mississippi reported 4 WARN Act notices in December 2013, displacing an estimated 212 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 308% versus December 2012. The average filing covered 53 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 75 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 67 |
| Transportation | 1 | 37 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 33 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 75 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Information & Technology reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kemper | 1 | 75 |
| Oktibbeha | 1 | 67 |
| Hinds | 1 | 37 |
| Tunica | 1 | 33 |
Kemper absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 35% of all affected workers with 75 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb | 1 | 75 |
| Starkville | 1 | 67 |
| Jackson | 1 | 37 |
| Robinsonville | 1 | 33 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 145 |
| Closure | 1 | 67 |
Closures accounted for 32% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma Pac | DeKalb | 75 | Layoff | |
| Sitel | Starkville | 67 | Closure | |
| South West Airlines | Jackson | 37 | Layoff | |
| Gold Strike Casino | Robinsonville | 33 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Pharma Pac at its DeKalb facility, reporting 75 affected workers. Sitel followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.