Minnesota Layoffs — December 2020
Employers in Minnesota filed 4 WARN Act notices in December 2020, impacting roughly 505 workers — representing a notable rise over November and down 44% versus December 2019. The average filing covered 126 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | 447 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 447 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | 447 |
| Crow Wing | 1 | 40 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 18 |
Washington saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 447 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | 2 | 447 |
| Willmar | 1 | 40 |
| Eveleth | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Hospital 2020 | St. Paul | 268 | ||
| Bethesda Hospital 2020 | St. Paul | 179 | ||
| Buhler Industries 2020 | Willmar | 40 | ||
| NexLink 2020 | Eveleth | 18 |
The single largest action involved St. Joseph's Hospital 2020 at its St. Paul facility, reporting 268 affected workers. Bethesda Hospital 2020 followed with 179 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Minnesota's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.