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Mass Layoff Statistics

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Mass Layoff Statistics (MLS) program is a Federal-State initiative that identifies, describes and tracks large job cutbacks. We report mass layoffs and closures in Illinois in which at least 50 workers were separated involuntarily by their employer for more than 30 days. We also report all potential mass layoff events that were identified, regardless of their duration.

If you have any questions or problems please contact the MLS program specialist or call (312) 793-5896.

 Research and Analysis

 

Total Mass Layoffs in Illinois

(includes temporary layoffs, less than 31 days)

Extended Mass Layoffs in Illinois

Quarterly Extended Mass Layoffs in Illinois

(more than 30 days in duration)

Annual Extended Mass Layoffs in Illinois

(more than 30 days in duration)

Monthly, Weekly Extended Mass Layoffs in Illinois

(more than 30 days in duration)

Sub-State Mass Layoff Reports

Statewide Displaced Worker Characteristics

All UI claimants (includes quarterly, annual data for MLS UI claimants by industry, occupation, educational level, age, race, gender) private, nonfarm industries only.

Plant Closures in Illinois by Year and Industry

Post-Layoff Employment Status, Earnings

Post-layoff employment status by quarter and earnings recovery - one year after layoff.
Reports by gender, race, age group, UI benefits exhaustion, industry, educational attainment and occupation (non-seasonal layoffs, with and without employer recalls).

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