Missouri Layoffs — November 2016
Employers in Missouri posted 3 WARN Act notices in November 2016, affecting an estimated 105 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to October and down 87% versus November 2015. The average filing covered 35 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1 | 77 |
| Education | 1 | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 14 |
The Retail sector saw the heaviest impact with 77 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Education reported 14 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 77 |
| Boone | 1 | 14 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 14 |
Saint Louis City absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 73% of all affected workers with 77 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 1 | 77 |
| Columbia | 1 | 14 |
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 14 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 77 |
| Layoff | 2 | 28 |
The high proportion of closures (73% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord & Taylor | St. Louis | 77 | Closure | |
| Experience Works | Columbia | 14 | Layoff | |
| SunEdison | Maryland Heights | 14 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Lord & Taylor at its St. Louis facility, reporting 77 affected workers. Experience Works followed with 14 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 Retail 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.