Missouri Layoffs — April 2021
Employers in Missouri filed 2 WARN Act notices in April 2021, impacting roughly 751 workers — representing a notable rise over March and down 90% versus April 2020. The average filing covered 376 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 651 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 100 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 651 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 100 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 751 |
Saint Louis saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 751 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 751 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 751 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Technologies | St. Louis | 651 | Layoff | |
| ABM Industry Groups | St. Louis | 100 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Ascension Technologies at its St. Louis facility, reporting 651 affected workers. ABM Industry Groups followed with 100 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare 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.