Missouri Layoffs — April 2017
Employers in Missouri reported 1 WARN Act notices in April 2017, displacing an estimated 8 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 99% versus April 2016. The average filing covered 8 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 1 | 8 |
The Utilities sector topped the list of affected industries with 8 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 8 |
Saint Louis saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 8 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 8 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 8 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SunEdison | Maryland Heights | 8 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from SunEdison at its Maryland Heights facility, reporting 8 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.