Mississippi Layoffs — October 2024
Employers in Mississippi reported 2 WARN Act notices in October 2024, displacing an estimated 414 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 14% versus October 2023. The average filing covered 207 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 414 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 414 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 1 | 267 |
| DeSoto | 1 | 147 |
Madison saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 267 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Canton | 1 | 267 |
| Olive Branch | 1 | 147 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 267 |
| Layoff | 1 | 147 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Strauss & | Canton | 267 | Closure | |
| View Operating | Olive Branch | 147 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Levi Strauss & at its Canton facility, reporting 267 affected workers. View Operating followed with 147 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate 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.