Minnesota Layoffs — December 2018
Employers in Minnesota reported 8 WARN Act notices in December 2018, displacing an estimated 411 workers — signaling a deceleration from November and up 342% versus December 2017. The average filing covered 51 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3 | 255 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 29 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 18 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 4 |
The Retail sector topped the list of affected industries with 255 workers across 3 notices. Notably, Professional Services reported 29 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 247 |
| Dakota | 1 | 75 |
| Aitkin | 1 | 30 |
| Hennepin | 1 | 29 |
| Goodhue | 1 | 18 |
Saint Louis felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 247 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka | 1 | 160 |
| St. Paul | 1 | 87 |
| Eagan | 1 | 75 |
| Hill City | 1 | 30 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sears | Minnetonka | 160 | ||
| Sears | St. Paul | 87 | ||
| AllianceOne | Eagan | 75 | ||
| Chappy's Golden Shores | Hill City | 30 | ||
| ECIi JobBoss | Bloomington | 29 | ||
| Crothall Healthcare | Red Wing | 18 | ||
| Shopko Pharmacy | 8 | |||
| Fidelity Information Services 2019 | Woodbury | 4 |
The most significant filing came from Sears at its Minnetonka facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Sears followed with 87 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Retail 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.