Total Workers Affected
82
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Wholesale Trade
Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods
82 workers across 1 WARN notice, primarily in CO - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 82
- Workers cut
- 1
- WARN notice
- 1
- State
- 82
- Avg / notice
Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods has 1 recorded WARN filing affecting 82 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods has 1 recorded filing covering 82 workers across 1 state, primarily CO, the 3,083rd-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods put 82 workers on WARN notice across 1 filing - the 3,083rd-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #3,083
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 45%
- larger than 55% of tracked employers
- 1
- Recorded WARN filing
- 1
- state affected, led by CO
Where Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
1
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
Feb 2020
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
82 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2020
Mass Layoff
CO · Wholesale Trade
Effective: Feb 17, 2020
82
workers
Filed Feb 17, 2020
How Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods compares in Wholesale Trade
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Republic National Distributing Company | 2,473 | 9 | CA |
| 2 | Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream | 914 | 2 | CA |
| 3 | Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc - Modesto | 765 | 1 | CA |
| 4 | Sony DADC US | 681 | 3 | IN |
| 5 | Pitney Bowes | 667 | 7 | IN |
| 6 | Manna Beverages MBV-CA LLC | 638 | 6 | CA |
| 7 | Monarch Beverage Co., EF Transit, Inc. & Monarch Beverage Co., EF Transit, Inc. & Monarch Medical Center | 633 | 1 | IN |
| 8 | AT&T | 403 | 4 | FL |
| 9 | Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods (this page) | 82 | 1 | CO |
What this means for CO workers
Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods has 1 recorded WARN filing covering 82 workers, most recently on Feb 17, 2020.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in CO, where Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods's filings were reported. CO layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods WARN Record
Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods's single WARN Act filing in this dataset covers 82 workers, dated Feb 17, 2020. A lone filing is the most common shape in the recorded dataset, though the true worker count can run higher (why). By total workers affected, Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods ranks #114 of 227 tracked employers in CO. Among the 8 other Wholesale Trade employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 674 affected workers -- Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods's 82 sits well below that group's typical scale. Every recorded filing was reported to CO's workforce agency, in the Wholesale Trade sector -- a single-state footprint, unlike the multi-state pattern common among larger employers.
Averaging 82 workers per notice, Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods's filings fall into a pattern that suggests targeted team or department cuts that still crossed the WARN reporting threshold. This single notice marks a discrete restructuring event rather than a sustained pattern, though workforce changes below the 50-worker WARN floor may have occurred without disclosure.
Workers on CO-based Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods notices should contact the CO workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods laying off workers? ▼
Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods has filed 1 WARN Act notice affecting 82 workers across 1 state. The most recent notice was filed on Feb 17, 2020.
How many people has Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods has affected 82 workers total, averaging 82 workers per notice.
What states has Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods had layoffs in? ▼
Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods has filed WARN notices in 1 state: CO.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Southern Foods Group, LLC dba Dean Foods has affected 82 workers across 1 WARN filing in the Wholesale Trade sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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