Minnesota Layoffs — April 2019
Employers in Minnesota reported 10 WARN Act notices in April 2019, displacing an estimated 441 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 6% versus April 2018. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 124 |
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 116 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 85 |
| Retail | 1 | 13 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 124 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Accommodation & Food reported 116 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 2 | 116 |
| Anoka | 2 | 114 |
| Carver | 1 | 85 |
| Hennepin | 2 | 47 |
| Olmsted | 1 | 40 |
Eaton absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 26% of all affected workers with 116 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 2 | 116 |
| Minneapolis | 2 | 114 |
| Chaska | 1 | 85 |
| Bloomington | 2 | 47 |
| Rochester | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Aveda 2019 at its Minneapolis facility, reporting 101 affected workers. KleinBank 2019 followed with 85 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Minnesota, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.