Mississippi Layoffs — September 2020
Employers in Mississippi reported 2 WARN Act notices in September 2020, displacing an estimated 278 workers — signaling a deceleration from August and up 47% versus September 2019. The average filing covered 139 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 2 | 278 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 278 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Tunica | 2 | 278 |
Tunica absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 278 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson | 2 | 278 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 278 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Services System | Robinson | 139 | Closure | |
| Delta Services 11/14/20 | Robinson | 139 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from The Services System at its Robinson facility, reporting 139 affected workers. Delta Services 11/14/20 followed with 139 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Information & Technology 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.