Texas Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Texas posted 14 WARN Act notices in May 2014, affecting an estimated 799 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to April and down 24% versus May 2013. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 376 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 125 |
| Transportation | 2 | 115 |
| Finance & Insurance | 3 | 99 |
| Information & Technology | 3 | 84 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 376 workers across 5 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 125 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | 5 | 398 |
| Hidalgo | 1 | 125 |
| Harris | 3 | 113 |
| Dallas | 2 | 85 |
| Collin | 2 | 41 |
Tarrant absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 398 workers across 5 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ft. Worth | 5 | 398 |
| McAllen | 1 | 125 |
| Houston | 3 | 113 |
| Dallas | 1 | 45 |
| Plano | 2 | 41 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Flextronics-Ft. Worth at its Ft. Worth facility, reporting 223 affected workers. Penncro Associates followed with 125 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, 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 Texas. 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 Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.