Mississippi Layoffs — December 2021
Employers in Mississippi posted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2021, affecting an estimated 51 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to November and down 75% versus December 2020. The average filing covered 26 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 50 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 50 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Coahoma | 1 | 50 |
Coahoma saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 98% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksdale | 1 | 50 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 51 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAP of Easton | Clarksdale | 50 | Closure | |
| Clarksdale Delta 2021-003 Wool | 1 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by MAP of Easton at its Clarksdale facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Clarksdale Delta 2021-003 Wool followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.