Minnesota Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Minnesota recorded 20 WARN Act notices in December 2019, covering approximately 897 workers — marking a decline from November and up 118% versus December 2018. The average filing covered 45 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 342 |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 110 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 70 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 60 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 45 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 20 |
| Retail | 2 | 19 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 10 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 342 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 110 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 375 |
| Anoka | 5 | 119 |
| Dakota | 1 | 107 |
| Hennepin | 3 | 71 |
| Rice | 1 | 51 |
Washington saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 42% of all affected workers with 375 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 3 | 375 |
| Eagan | 1 | 107 |
| Minneapolis | 2 | 70 |
| Faribault | 1 | 51 |
| Grand Rapids | 1 | 44 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
Leading the list was Comcast 2019 at its St. Paul facility, reporting 235 affected workers. Refinitiv 2019 followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.