Missouri Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in Missouri logged 3 WARN Act notices in November 2023, involving roughly 129 workers — falling below October. The average filing covered 43 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 84 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 44 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 1 |
The Healthcare sector dominated layoff filings with 84 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Manufacturing reported 44 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 128 |
| Platte | 1 | 1 |
Saint Louis absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 128 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 128 |
| Parkville | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 84 |
| Closure | 2 | 45 |
Closures accounted for 35% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Gen Healthcare | St. Louis | 84 | Layoff | |
| Multi-Color | St. Louis | 44 | Closure | |
| Yelloh! | Parkville | 1 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Next Gen Healthcare at its St. Louis facility, reporting 84 affected workers. Multi-Color followed with 44 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.