Mississippi Layoffs — July 2024
Employers in Mississippi filed 3 WARN Act notices in July 2024, impacting roughly 151 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 72% versus July 2023. The average filing covered 50 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 92 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 59 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 92 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 59 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 59 |
| Harrison | 1 | 54 |
| Chickasaw | 1 | 38 |
Madison felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 39% of all affected workers with 59 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland | 1 | 59 |
| Gulfport | 1 | 54 |
| Okolona | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 97 |
| Layoff | 1 | 54 |
The high proportion of closures (64% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elior | Ridgeland | 59 | Closure | |
| Hartson - Kennedy | Gulfport | 54 | Layoff | |
| Paxton Furniture Industries | Okolona | 38 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Elior at its Ridgeland facility, reporting 59 affected workers. Hartson - Kennedy followed with 54 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.