Mississippi Layoffs — March 2021
Employers in Mississippi submitted 9 WARN Act notices in March 2021, putting at risk an estimated 319 workers — up substantially from February and down 97% versus March 2020. The average filing covered 35 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 136 |
| Retail | 3 | 118 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 60 |
| Information & Technology | 2 | 4 |
The Wholesale Trade sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 136 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 118 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 2 | 136 |
| Hinds | 1 | 114 |
| Marshall | 2 | 62 |
Madison was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 43% of all affected workers with 136 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 2 | 136 |
| Jackson | 1 | 114 |
| Byhalia | 1 | 60 |
| Holly Springs | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 184 |
| Closure | 3 | 129 |
Closures accounted for 40% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
Topping the list was Saks Fifth Avenue at its Jackson facility, reporting 114 affected workers. Marelli Cabin Comfort USA followed with 68 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Wholesale Trade sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Mississippi. 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 Mississippi WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.