Minnesota Layoffs — August 2017
Employers in Minnesota submitted 1 WARN Act notices in August 2017, putting at risk an estimated 29 workers — down from July. The average filing covered 29 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 29 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 29 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 1 | 29 |
Hennepin was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 29 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 1 | 29 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECIi JobBoss | Bloomington | 29 |
Topping the list was ECIi JobBoss at its Bloomington facility, reporting 29 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Minnesota'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 Minnesota. 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 Minnesota WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.