Montana has recorded 14 WARN filings over the past 24 months, affecting 1,658 workers across 12 companies. The most active filer is Wells Fargo with 3 filings. Most filings are concentrated in Yellowstone, Missoula, and Ravalli/Pondera/Hill. Filing dates range from Sep 12, 2024 through Jul 21, 2026. Mining & Energy accounts for the largest share of affected workers at 46%. The five largest employers account for 84 percent of the 1,658 workers affected in this window, led by Sibayne-Stillwater with 700.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
1,658
Filings
14
Companies Affected
12
Avg Workers / Filing
118
Top Employer
Sibayne-Stillwater
700 workers
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Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 69/mo

Top Cities

  • 1 Stillwater/Sweetgrass 700
  • 2 Missoula 404
  • 3 Ravalli/Pondera/Hill 164
  • 4 Flathead 109
  • 5 Yellowstone 95
  • 6 Gallatin 40

Year-over-Year

2026 YTD
95
2025
2024

Closure vs. Layoff

Note: 100% of filings do not specify type.

Filings by Industry

Mining & Energy 700 workers (46%)
Healthcare & Social Assistance 343 workers (23%)
Finance & Insurance 204 workers (13%)
Accommodation & Food Services 164 workers (11%)
Manufacturing 104 workers (7%)

Top Employers Filing in Montana

Laid off in Montana?

If your employer filed a WARN notice in Montana, you are entitled to 60 days advance written notice before your last day. During the notice period, you remain employed with regular pay and benefits. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. After your last day, file for unemployment insurance with the Montana Dept of Labor as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling, resume help, and retraining vouchers. Ask specifically about Rapid Response services, which are designed for WARN-affected workers.

File for Montana Unemployment Insurance

Apply online at the Montana Dept of Labor. You may be eligible before your last day.

COBRA and Health Coverage

Continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, or compare lower-cost options on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Your Rights Under the WARN Act

Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.

Career Services and Training

Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.

Find Your Local Job Center

America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for WARN-affected workers. Ask about Rapid Response services.

About This Data

Montana follows the federal WARN Act with no additional state-level requirements. All data on this page is sourced from official filings published by the Montana Dept of Labor. Filings through Jul 21, 2026. View source data at Montana Dept of Labor →

WARN Act rules in Montana

Montana has no separate state layoff notice statute. Employers here follow the federal WARN Act, which sets the floor in every state.

Notice required
60 days
Employers covered
100 or more employees, under federal WARN.
What triggers notice
A plant closing affecting 50 or more employees at a single site in 30 days, or a mass layoff of 500 or more, or 50 to 499 if they are at least 33 percent of the site workforce.
Administered by
Montana Department of Labor and Industry

What the federal standard means here

Federal WARN requires 60 days written notice before a covered plant closing or mass layoff, and reaches employers with 100 or more employees.

Because Montana adds no state requirement, a layoff below those thresholds can be entirely lawful with no notice at all, and will not appear in the filings on this page. What WARN does not cover.

Source: Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Checked 2026-08-10. Plain-language summary, not legal advice. State legislatures amend these rules; confirm the current text before relying on it.

Recent Montana Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyCityTypeWorkersEffectiveFiled
Wells Fargo Yellowstone 2 2026-07-21
Wells Fargo Yellowstone 16 2026-06-23
Wells Fargo Yellowstone 77 2026-03-30
PacificSource Not Provided 3 2025-10-29
George's Distributing Not Provided 112 2025-10-27
Missoula County/Partnership Health Missoula 300 2025-09-26
Zeco Systems Not Provided 1 2025-08-18
UFP Edge Missoula 104 2025-07-28
Accelerate Not Provided 29 2025-04-25
Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods Ravalli/Pondera/Hill 164 2025-04-03
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