Minnesota Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in Minnesota logged 2 WARN Act notices in November 2020, involving roughly 276 workers — climbing above October and down 86% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 126 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 126 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 1 | 150 |
| Hennepin | 1 | 126 |
Anoka was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 1 | 150 |
| Bloomington | 1 | 126 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surly Brewing | Minneapolis | 150 | ||
| Radisson Hotel Blu-MPLS | Bloomington | 126 |
The biggest impact was at Surly Brewing at its Minneapolis facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Radisson Hotel Blu-MPLS followed with 126 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Minnesota'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 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.