Missouri Layoffs — February 2019
Employers in Missouri reported 3 WARN Act notices in February 2019, displacing an estimated 83 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 80% versus February 2018. The average filing covered 28 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 1 | 50 |
| Transportation | 1 | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 5 |
The Professional Services sector topped the list of affected industries with 50 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Transportation reported 28 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 50 |
| Platte | 1 | 28 |
| Multiple Locations | 1 | 5 |
Saint Louis was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 50 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Town & Country | 1 | 50 |
| Kansas City | 2 | 33 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 33 |
Closures accounted for 40% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receivable Solutions, Inc. (RSi) | Town & Country | 50 | ||
| Crane Freight and Cartage | Kansas City | 28 | Closure | |
| Spectrum Pharmaceuticals | Kansas City | 5 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Receivable Solutions, Inc. (RSi) at its Town & Country facility, reporting 50 affected workers. Crane Freight and Cartage followed with 28 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Professional Services 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.