Minnesota Layoffs — March 2022
Employers in Minnesota submitted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2022, putting at risk an estimated 20 workers — down from February and down 78% versus March 2021. The average filing covered 10 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 10 |
The Retail sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 10 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 10 |
| Washington | 1 | 10 |
Saint Louis bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 50% of all affected workers with 10 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth | 1 | 10 |
| St. Paul | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Bath & Beyond 2022 | Duluth | 10 | ||
| Tin Whiskers Brewing | St. Paul | 10 |
Topping the list was Bed Bath & Beyond 2022 at its Duluth facility, reporting 10 affected workers. Tin Whiskers Brewing followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Minnesota, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.