Mississippi Layoffs — February 2018
Employers in Mississippi reported 3 WARN Act notices in February 2018, displacing an estimated 165 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 20% versus February 2017. The average filing covered 55 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 100 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 61 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 100 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 61 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lauderdale | 1 | 100 |
| Warren | 1 | 61 |
| Rankin | 1 | 4 |
Lauderdale was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 1 | 100 |
| Vicksburg | 1 | 61 |
| Brandon | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 100 |
| Layoff | 2 | 65 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CertainTeed Ceilings | Meridian | 100 | Closure | |
| Vectrus | Vicksburg | 61 | Layoff | |
| Compass Group | Brandon | 4 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from CertainTeed Ceilings at its Meridian facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Vectrus followed with 61 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Mississippi, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.