Texas Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Texas posted 20 WARN Act notices in May 2017, affecting an estimated 2,280 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 18% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 114 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 4 | 760 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 407 |
| Healthcare | 3 | 265 |
| Retail | 3 | 240 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 142 |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 121 |
| Mining & Energy | 1 | 100 |
| Utilities | 1 | 92 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 760 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 407 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 8 | 1,172 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 341 |
| Hidalgo | 2 | 205 |
| Dallas | 2 | 151 |
| Travis | 1 | 88 |
Harris absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 1,172 workers across 8 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | 8 | 1,172 |
| Ft. Worth | 2 | 341 |
| McAllen | 2 | 205 |
| Dallas | 2 | 151 |
| Austin | 1 | 88 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Aramark-Univ. of Houston at its Houston facility, reporting 407 affected workers. Kellogg Co. - Houston Distribution Center followed with 220 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Texas's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.