Missouri Layoffs — October 2020
Employers in Missouri reported 4 WARN Act notices in October 2020, displacing an estimated 700 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and up 7% versus October 2019. The average filing covered 175 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 2 | 580 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 60 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 580 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 60 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2 | 580 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 60 |
| Newton | 1 | 60 |
Jackson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 83% of all affected workers with 580 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 580 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 60 |
| Neosho | 1 | 60 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 700 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark-Kauffman Stadium | Kansas City | 523 | Layoff | |
| Kindred Healthcare | St. Louis | 60 | Layoff | |
| Missouri Walnut | Neosho | 60 | Layoff | |
| Aramark-Convention Center | Kansas City | 57 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Aramark-Kauffman Stadium at its Kansas City facility, reporting 523 affected workers. Kindred Healthcare followed with 60 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate mounting pressure on the Missouri labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. 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.