Missouri Layoffs — September 2019
Employers in Missouri logged 2 WARN Act notices in September 2019, involving roughly 152 workers and down 89% versus September 2018. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 56 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 96 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 56 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 96 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 56 |
Jackson saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 63% of all affected workers with 96 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 96 |
| Earth City | 1 | 56 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Missouri this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo | Kansas City | 96 | ||
| Nestle | Earth City | 56 |
The biggest impact was at Sodexo at its Kansas City facility, reporting 96 affected workers. Nestle followed with 56 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
This data points to a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.