Missouri Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Missouri reported 1 WARN Act notices in December 2016, displacing an estimated 10 workers — signaling a deceleration from November. The average filing covered 10 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 10 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 10 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 10 |
Saint Louis was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 10 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 10 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SunEdison | Maryland Heights | 10 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from SunEdison at its Maryland Heights facility, reporting 10 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Utilities 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.