Minnesota Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in Minnesota posted 30 WARN Act notices in July 2019, affecting an estimated 743 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to June and down 47% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 25 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 232 |
| Professional Services | 2 | 192 |
| Retail | 15 | 69 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 65 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 60 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 38 |
| Transportation | 1 | 30 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 8 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 232 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Professional Services reported 192 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 4 | 181 |
| Ramsey | 3 | 137 |
| Otter Tail | 2 | 68 |
| Hennepin | 14 | 44 |
| Carver | 1 | 38 |
Anoka saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 24% of all affected workers with 181 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Fridley | 1 | 110 |
| Roseville | 1 | 100 |
| Minneapolis | 3 | 71 |
| Henning | 1 | 65 |
| Edina | 14 | 44 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by CoreLogic at its Minnesota facility, reporting 185 affected workers. TreeHouse Foods 2019 followed with 110 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest 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.