Minnesota Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Minnesota posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2021, affecting an estimated 268 workers and down 76% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 134 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 60 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 60 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 1 | 208 |
| Dakota | 1 | 60 |
Hennepin absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 78% of all affected workers with 208 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove | 1 | 208 |
| Burnsville | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Minnesota this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Advantage 2021 | Maple Grove | 208 | ||
| First Transit 2021 | Burnsville | 60 |
The largest notice was filed by Eclipse Advantage 2021 at its Maple Grove facility, reporting 208 affected workers. First Transit 2021 followed with 60 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 Transportation 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.