Texas Layoffs — November 2009
Employers in Texas posted 25 WARN Act notices in November 2009, affecting an estimated 1,539 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 71% versus November 2008. The average filing covered 62 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 4 | 537 |
| Transportation | 3 | 434 |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 345 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 121 |
| Retail | 2 | 77 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 25 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 537 workers across 4 notices. On a related front, Transportation reported 434 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gregg | 2 | 522 |
| Tarrant | 2 | 321 |
| Dallas | 8 | 302 |
| Harris | 3 | 136 |
| Cameron | 2 | 77 |
Gregg bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 34% of all affected workers with 522 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Longview | 2 | 522 |
| Fort Worth | 2 | 321 |
| Garland | 1 | 204 |
| Houston | 2 | 125 |
| Austin | 5 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Texas this month.
Largest Layoffs
The largest notice was filed by Sitel Corporation - Longview at its Longview facility, reporting 272 affected workers. Sitel Corporation - Longview followed with 250 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Texas, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Texas. 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 Texas WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.