Mississippi Layoffs — December 2018
Employers in Mississippi posted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2018, affecting an estimated 200 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to November. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 200 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 200 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lee | 1 | 130 |
Lee felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 130 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tupelo | 1 | 130 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serta Simmons Bedding | Tupelo | 130 | Closure | |
| A.L.P Lighting | 70 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Serta Simmons Bedding at its Tupelo facility, reporting 130 affected workers. A.L.P Lighting followed with 70 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Mississippi'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 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.