Minnesota Layoffs — January 2021
Employers in Minnesota submitted 1 WARN Act notices in January 2021, putting at risk an estimated 106 workers — down from December and down 85% versus January 2020. The average filing covered 106 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 106 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 106 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 1 | 106 |
Hennepin felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 106 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove | 1 | 106 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific - Maple Grove 2020 | Maple Grove | 106 |
Topping the list was Boston Scientific - Maple Grove 2020 at its Maple Grove facility, reporting 106 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Minnesota, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.