Missouri Layoffs — October 2015
Employers in Missouri filed 3 WARN Act notices in October 2015, impacting roughly 332 workers — representing a notable rise over September and down 37% versus October 2014. The average filing covered 111 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 226 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 106 |
The Accommodation & Food sector led the way in workforce reductions with 226 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Healthcare reported 106 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2 | 213 |
| Jasper | 1 | 119 |
Jackson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 64% of all affected workers with 213 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 213 |
| Joplin | 1 | 119 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 213 |
| Closure | 1 | 119 |
Closures accounted for 36% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie's Bakery | Joplin | 119 | Closure | |
| DineEquity, Inc. and Applebee's Service | Kansas City | 107 | Layoff | |
| Truman Medical Center | Kansas City | 106 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Annie's Bakery at its Joplin facility, reporting 119 affected workers. DineEquity, Inc. and Applebee's Service followed with 107 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.