Missouri Layoffs — November 2015
Employers in Missouri submitted 4 WARN Act notices in November 2015, putting at risk an estimated 797 workers — up substantially from October and down 2% versus November 2014. The average filing covered 199 workers, with 3 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 571 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 151 |
| Other | 1 | 75 |
The Professional Services sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 571 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 151 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 4 | 797 |
Jackson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 797 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit | 4 | 797 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 3 | 294 |
Closures accounted for 37% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serco | Lee's Summit | 503 | ||
| HeiTech Services | Lee's Summit | 151 | Closure | |
| CMI Management | Lee's Summit | 75 | Closure | |
| Dextera | Lee's Summit | 68 | Closure |
Topping the list was Serco at its Lee's Summit facility, reporting 503 affected workers. HeiTech Services followed with 151 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 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.