Mississippi Layoffs — July 2024
Employers in Mississippi posted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2024, affecting an estimated 151 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to 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 saw the heaviest impact with 92 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 59 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 59 |
| Harrison | 1 | 54 |
| Chickasaw | 1 | 38 |
Madison absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 largest notice was filed by 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 trends suggest 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.