Missouri Layoffs — February 2022
Employers in Missouri reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2022, displacing an estimated 330 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and down 83% versus February 2021. The average filing covered 165 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 170 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 160 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 170 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Manufacturing reported 160 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Platte | 1 | 170 |
| Saint Louis | 1 | 160 |
Platte was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 52% of all affected workers with 170 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 170 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 160 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 160 |
Closures accounted for 48% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMS Host - Kansas City | Kansas City | 170 | ||
| Allied Healthcare Products | St. Louis | 160 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from HMS Host - Kansas City at its Kansas City facility, reporting 170 affected workers. Allied Healthcare Products followed with 160 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.