Minnesota Layoffs — November 2021
Employers in Minnesota reported 3 WARN Act notices in November 2021, displacing an estimated 338 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and up 22% versus November 2020. The average filing covered 113 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 330 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 7 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 1 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 330 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 7 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Morrison | 1 | 330 |
| Anoka | 1 | 7 |
| Dakota | 1 | 1 |
Morrison saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 330 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Little Falls | 1 | 330 |
| Ramsey | 1 | 7 |
| Hastings | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWCO Direct 2021 | Little Falls | 330 | ||
| Hoya Optical 2021 | Ramsey | 7 | ||
| Emily's Bakery & Deli 2021 | Hastings | 1 |
The most significant filing came from IWCO Direct 2021 at its Little Falls facility, reporting 330 affected workers. Hoya Optical 2021 followed with 7 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Minnesota labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology 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.