Missouri Layoffs — December 2019
Employers in Missouri reported 2 WARN Act notices in December 2019, displacing an estimated 248 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 18% versus December 2018. The average filing covered 124 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 166 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 82 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 166 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Professional Services reported 82 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 166 |
| Jackson | 1 | 82 |
Saint Louis was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 166 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood | 1 | 166 |
| Lee's Summit | 1 | 82 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 248 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XPO Logistics | Hazelwood | 166 | Closure | |
| ExlService.com | Lee's Summit | 82 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from XPO Logistics at its Hazelwood facility, reporting 166 affected workers. ExlService.com followed with 82 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.