Missouri Layoffs — April 2011
Employers in Missouri reported 3 WARN Act notices in April 2011, displacing an estimated 383 workers — signaling an acceleration from March and down 44% versus April 2010. The average filing covered 128 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 180 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 140 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 63 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 180 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 140 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 320 |
| Montgomery | 1 | 63 |
Saint Louis saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 320 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 180 |
| Clayton | 1 | 140 |
| Montgomery City | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 383 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realtime Results | Maryland Heights | 180 | Layoff | |
| RehabCare Group | Clayton | 140 | Layoff | |
| Tyson Fresh Meats | Montgomery City | 63 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Realtime Results at its Maryland Heights facility, reporting 180 affected workers. RehabCare Group followed with 140 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Missouri. 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 Missouri WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.