Employers in Mississippi submitted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2018, putting at risk an estimated 200 workers — down from November. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 200 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 200 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic details were not available for filings in Mississippi this month.
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 200 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serta Simmons Bedding | 130 | Closure | 2018-12-04 | |
| A.L.P Lighting | 70 | Closure | 2018-12-03 |
Topping the list was Serta Simmons Bedding at its Mississippi facility, reporting 130 affected workers. A.L.P Lighting followed with 70 workers.
These figures highlight 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.
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