Mississippi Layoffs — September 2016
Employers in Mississippi posted 4 WARN Act notices in September 2016, affecting an estimated 189 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to August and down 71% versus September 2015. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 100 |
| Retail | 1 | 35 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 24 |
The Healthcare sector saw the heaviest impact with 100 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Retail reported 35 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Quitman | 1 | 100 |
| Adams | 1 | 35 |
| Alcorn | 1 | 30 |
| Copiah | 1 | 24 |
Quitman felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marks | 1 | 100 |
| Natchez | 1 | 35 |
| Corinth | 1 | 30 |
| Wesson | 1 | 24 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 189 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman County Hospital | Marks | 100 | Closure | |
| Kmart Store | Natchez | 35 | Closure | |
| Backyard Burgers | Corinth | 30 | Closure | |
| API Technologies | Wesson | 24 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Quitman County Hospital at its Marks facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Kmart Store followed with 35 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Mississippi'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 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.