Mississippi Layoffs — February 2017
Employers in Mississippi reported 5 WARN Act notices in February 2017, displacing an estimated 205 workers — signaling an acceleration from January and down 81% versus February 2016. The average filing covered 41 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 111 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 65 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 25 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 111 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 1 | 111 |
| Hancock | 1 | 40 |
| Saint Tammany | 1 | 25 |
| Lauderdale | 1 | 25 |
| Tallahatchie | 1 | 4 |
Harrison absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 111 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Christian | 1 | 111 |
| Stennis Space Center | 1 | 40 |
| Lacombe | 1 | 25 |
| Meridian | 1 | 25 |
| Charleston | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 176 |
| Closure | 2 | 29 |
Closures accounted for 14% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSV Solutions | Pass Christian | 111 | Layoff | |
| Syncom Space Services | Stennis Space Center | 40 | Layoff | |
| Louisiana Heart Hospital and Clinics | Lacombe | 25 | Closure | |
| Bimbo Bakeries | Meridian | 25 | Layoff | |
| Tallahatchie County Libraries | Charleston | 4 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from DSV Solutions at its Pass Christian facility, reporting 111 affected workers. Syncom Space Services followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.