Missouri Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in Missouri recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2023, covering approximately 129 workers — marking a decline from 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 accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 84 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 44 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 128 |
| Platte | 1 | 1 |
Saint Louis was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Leading the list was Next Gen Healthcare at its St. Louis facility, reporting 84 affected workers. Multi-Color followed with 44 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.