Minnesota Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Minnesota reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2017, displacing an estimated 93 workers — signaling a deceleration from November. The average filing covered 46 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 93 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 93 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 1 | 50 |
| Koochiching | 1 | 43 |
Hennepin saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka | 1 | 50 |
| International Falls | 1 | 43 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Medical Systems | Minnetonka | 50 | ||
| Bildrite | International Falls | 43 |
The most significant filing came from American Medical Systems at its Minnetonka facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Bildrite followed with 43 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.