Missouri Layoffs — July 2021
Employers in Missouri posted 3 WARN Act notices in July 2021, affecting an estimated 277 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to June and down 90% versus July 2020. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 153 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 124 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 153 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Accommodation & Food reported 124 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Audrain | 1 | 124 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 111 |
| Saint Charles | 1 | 42 |
Audrain was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 45% of all affected workers with 124 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 124 |
| Maryland Heights | 1 | 111 |
| Wentzville | 1 | 42 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 277 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Baking | Mexico | 124 | Layoff | |
| Nesher Pharmaceutical | Maryland Heights | 111 | Layoff | |
| Timet | Wentzville | 42 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Rise Baking at its Mexico facility, reporting 124 affected workers. Nesher Pharmaceutical followed with 111 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. 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.