Mississippi Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Mississippi logged 2 WARN Act notices in May 2024, involving roughly 144 workers — falling below 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 dominated layoff filings with 77 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Wholesale Trade reported 67 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tippah | 1 | 77 |
| Hinds | 1 | 67 |
Tippah saw the most concentrated activity, 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 |
The biggest impact was at MJF Enterprises at its Starkville facility, reporting 77 affected workers. Customized Distribution LLC (CDI) followed with 67 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.