Mississippi Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Mississippi recorded 2 WARN Act notices in May 2024, covering approximately 144 workers — marking a decline from April and down 3% versus May 2023. The average filing covered 72 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 77 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 67 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 77 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Wholesale Trade reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tippah | 1 | 77 |
| Hinds | 1 | 67 |
Tippah absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 77 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Starkville | 1 | 77 |
| Jackson | 1 | 67 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 144 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MJF Enterprises | Starkville | 77 | Closure | |
| Customized Distribution LLC (CDI) | Jackson | 67 | Closure |
Leading the list was MJF Enterprises at its Starkville facility, reporting 77 affected workers. Customized Distribution LLC (CDI) followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Mississippi, 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 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.