Missouri Layoffs — March 2014
Employers in Missouri submitted 4 WARN Act notices in March 2014, putting at risk an estimated 411 workers — up substantially from February and down 56% versus March 2013. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 3 | 328 |
| Utilities | 1 | 83 |
The Accommodation & Food sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 328 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Utilities reported 83 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 3 | 328 |
| Jackson | 1 | 83 |
Saint Louis felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 328 workers across 3 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 276 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 83 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 52 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 276 |
| Layoff | 2 | 135 |
The high proportion of closures (67% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells | St. Louis | 215 | Closure | |
| Laclede Gas Company, Missouri Gas Energy Division ("MGE") | Kansas City | 83 | Layoff | |
| Holiday Inn South | St. Louis | 61 | Closure | |
| Compass Group USA (Eurest Services) | Chesterfield | 52 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Chartwells at its St. Louis facility, reporting 215 affected workers. Laclede Gas Company, Missouri Gas Energy Division ("MGE") followed with 83 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.