Missouri Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Missouri posted 3 WARN Act notices in January 2017, affecting an estimated 175 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to December and down 90% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 140 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 24 |
| Utilities | 1 | 11 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 140 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 24 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Greene | 1 | 140 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 24 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 11 |
Greene absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 140 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 1 | 140 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 24 |
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 11 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 151 |
| Closure | 1 | 24 |
Closures accounted for 14% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reckitt Benckiser | Springfield | 140 | Layoff | |
| CKE Restaurants Holdings | St. Louis | 24 | Closure | |
| SunEdison | Maryland Heights | 11 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Reckitt Benckiser at its Springfield facility, reporting 140 affected workers. CKE Restaurants Holdings followed with 24 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.