Missouri Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Missouri reported 2 WARN Act notices in November 2018, displacing an estimated 245 workers — signaling an acceleration from October and down 20% versus November 2017. The average filing covered 122 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 177 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 68 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 177 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 1 | 177 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 68 |
Boone was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 72% of all affected workers with 177 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 1 | 177 |
| Chesterfield | 1 | 68 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 177 |
| Closure | 1 | 68 |
Closures accounted for 28% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyce & Bynum Pathology Laboratories, P.C | Columbia | 177 | Layoff | |
| Bridgeview Bank Mortgage Company (A Division of Bridgeview Bank Group) | Chesterfield | 68 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Boyce & Bynum Pathology Laboratories, P.C at its Columbia facility, reporting 177 affected workers. Bridgeview Bank Mortgage Company (A Division of Bridgeview Bank Group) followed with 68 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.