South Dakota Layoffs — May 2020
Employers in South Dakota filed 1 WARN Act notices in May 2020, impacting roughly 140 workers — representing a pullback from April and up 56% versus May 2019. The average filing covered 140 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 140 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 140 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1 | 140 |
Lincoln absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 140 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 1 | 140 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in South Dakota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraton | Sioux Falls | 140 |
The single largest action involved Sheraton at its Sioux Falls facility, reporting 140 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for South Dakota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by South Dakota. 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 South Dakota WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.