South Dakota Layoffs — March 2020
Employers in South Dakota reported 2 WARN Act notices in March 2020, displacing an estimated 112 workers — signaling a deceleration from February. The average filing covered 56 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 56 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 56 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 56 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Miner | 2 | 112 |
Miner saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 112 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Howard | 2 | 112 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in South Dakota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR Donnelley | Howard | 56 | ||
| PBM Packaging Inc. (RR Donnelley) | Howard | 56 |
The most significant filing came from RR Donnelley at its Howard facility, reporting 56 affected workers. PBM Packaging Inc. (RR Donnelley) followed with 56 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for South Dakota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by South Dakota. 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 South Dakota WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.