Missouri Layoffs — November 2018
Employers in Missouri submitted 2 WARN Act notices in November 2018, putting at risk an estimated 245 workers — up substantially 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 177 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 68 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Boone | 1 | 177 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 68 |
Boone absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.