Missouri Layoffs — May 2019
Employers in Missouri submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2019, putting at risk an estimated 388 workers — up substantially from 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 293 workers across 1 notice. Separately, 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 |
Topping the list was 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.
These figures highlight 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.