Missouri Layoffs — September 2015
Employers in Missouri posted 1 WARN Act notices in September 2015, affecting an estimated 92 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to August and down 79% versus September 2014. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 92 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 92 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 92 |
Saint Louis saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 92 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Overland | 1 | 92 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 92 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novolex (dba Hilex Poly) | Overland | 92 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Novolex (dba Hilex Poly) at its Overland facility, reporting 92 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.