Mississippi Layoffs — June 2013
Employers in Mississippi recorded 2 WARN Act notices in June 2013, covering approximately 230 workers — marking a decline from May and down 59% versus June 2012. The average filing covered 115 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 80 |
The Retail sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 150 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 80 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 1 | 150 |
| Clay | 1 | 80 |
Union absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 65% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| New Albany | 1 | 150 |
| West Point | 1 | 80 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 150 |
| Layoff | 1 | 80 |
The high proportion of closures (65% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Furniture | New Albany | 150 | Closure | |
| Navistar | West Point | 80 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Newport Furniture at its New Albany facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Navistar followed with 80 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Mississippi, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Retail 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.