Minnesota Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Minnesota reported 4 WARN Act notices in December 2020, displacing an estimated 505 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 44% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 447 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 40 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 18 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 447 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Manufacturing reported 40 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 447 |
| Crow Wing | 1 | 40 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 18 |
Washington saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 447 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 2 | 447 |
| Willmar | 1 | 40 |
| Eveleth | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Hospital 2020 | St. Paul | 268 | ||
| Bethesda Hospital 2020 | St. Paul | 179 | ||
| Buhler Industries 2020 | Willmar | 40 | ||
| NexLink 2020 | Eveleth | 18 |
The most significant filing came from St. Joseph's Hospital 2020 at its St. Paul facility, reporting 268 affected workers. Bethesda Hospital 2020 followed with 179 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.