Mississippi Layoffs — September 2018
Employers in Mississippi filed 4 WARN Act notices in September 2018, impacting roughly 115 workers — representing a pullback from August and up 21% versus September 2017. The average filing covered 29 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 2 | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 30 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 15 |
The Education sector led the way in workforce reductions with 70 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Manufacturing reported 30 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison | 1 | 50 |
| Warren | 1 | 30 |
| Noxubee | 1 | 20 |
| Hinds | 1 | 15 |
Harrison absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Biloxi | 1 | 50 |
| Vicksburg | 1 | 30 |
| Macon | 1 | 20 |
| Jackson | 1 | 15 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 115 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University - MS Coast Campus | Biloxi | 50 | Closure | |
| Ergon Biofuels | Vicksburg | 30 | Closure | |
| Noxubee County School District | Macon | 20 | Closure | |
| Flannigan Electric | Jackson | 15 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Tulane University - MS Coast Campus at its Biloxi facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Ergon Biofuels followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Education 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.