Missouri Layoffs — November 2019
Employers in Missouri submitted 1 WARN Act notices in November 2019, putting at risk an estimated 204 workers — down from October and down 17% versus November 2018. The average filing covered 204 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 204 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 204 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Howell | 1 | 204 |
Howell absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 204 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Plains | 1 | 204 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 204 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Beloit America | West Plains | 204 | Closure |
Topping the list was Regal Beloit America at its West Plains facility, reporting 204 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing 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.