Minnesota Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Minnesota filed 20 WARN Act notices in December 2019, impacting roughly 897 workers — representing a pullback 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 4 | 105 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 70 |
| Agriculture | 2 | 60 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 10 |
| Retail | 1 | 5 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 105 workers across 4 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | 375 |
| Anoka | 5 | 119 |
| Dakota | 1 | 107 |
| Hennepin | 3 | 71 |
| Rice | 1 | 51 |
Washington felt the sharpest impact, 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
The single largest action involved Comcast 2019 at its St. Paul facility, reporting 235 affected workers. Refinitiv 2019 followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Minnesota'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 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.