Minnesota Layoffs — November 2020
Employers in Minnesota posted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2020, affecting an estimated 276 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to October and down 86% versus November 2019. The average filing covered 138 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 126 |
The Accommodation & Food sector saw the heaviest impact with 126 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka | 1 | 150 |
| Hennepin | 1 | 126 |
Anoka felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 150 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 1 | 150 |
| Bloomington | 1 | 126 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surly Brewing | Minneapolis | 150 | ||
| Radisson Hotel Blu-MPLS | Bloomington | 126 |
The largest notice was filed by Surly Brewing at its Minneapolis facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Radisson Hotel Blu-MPLS followed with 126 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Minnesota. 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 Minnesota WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.