Missouri Layoffs — August 2014
Employers in Missouri reported 3 WARN Act notices in August 2014, displacing an estimated 393 workers — signaling an acceleration from July and down 69% versus August 2013. The average filing covered 131 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 324 |
| Agriculture | 1 | 63 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 6 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 324 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Agriculture reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | 1 | 324 |
| Saint Louis | 2 | 69 |
Lawrence felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 82% of all affected workers with 324 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 1 | 324 |
| Hazelwood | 1 | 63 |
| Earth City | 1 | 6 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 387 |
| Layoff | 1 | 6 |
The high proportion of closures (98% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Rehabilitation Center | Mount Vernon | 324 | Closure | |
| Prairie Farms Dairy | Hazelwood | 63 | Closure | |
| Forest Laboratories | Earth City | 6 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Missouri Rehabilitation Center at its Mount Vernon facility, reporting 324 affected workers. Prairie Farms Dairy followed with 63 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 Healthcare 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.