Missouri Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Missouri submitted 2 WARN Act notices in May 2021, putting at risk an estimated 130 workers — down from April and down 97% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 65 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 67 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 63 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 67 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 63 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 1 | 67 |
| Greene | 1 | 63 |
Saint Louis bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 67 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood | 1 | 67 |
| Springfield | 1 | 63 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 130 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associated Couriers | Hazelwood | 67 | Layoff | |
| Masonite | Springfield | 63 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Associated Couriers at its Hazelwood facility, reporting 67 affected workers. Masonite followed with 63 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.