Missouri Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Missouri posted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2019, affecting an estimated 388 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 50% versus May 2018. The average filing covered 194 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 293 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 95 |
The Transportation sector saw the heaviest impact with 293 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 95 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 293 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 95 |
Jackson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 76% of all affected workers with 293 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 293 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 95 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Missouri this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student | Kansas City | 293 | ||
| Aramark | St. Louis | 95 |
The largest notice was filed by First Student at its Kansas City facility, reporting 293 affected workers. Aramark followed with 95 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 Transportation 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.