Missouri Layoffs — May 2024
Employers in Missouri submitted 3 WARN Act notices in May 2024, putting at risk an estimated 409 workers — up substantially from April and down 65% versus May 2023. The average filing covered 136 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 1 | 183 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 182 |
| Retail | 1 | 44 |
The Real Estate sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 183 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 182 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 365 |
| Jasper | 1 | 44 |
Saint Louis bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 89% of all affected workers with 365 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 365 |
| Carthage | 1 | 44 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 409 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Enterprises Services | St. Louis | 183 | Layoff | |
| Equilibrium Homes of St. Louis | St. Louis | 182 | Layoff | |
| Cygnus Home Service, LLC DBA Yelloh | Carthage | 44 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Regency Enterprises Services at its St. Louis facility, reporting 183 affected workers. Equilibrium Homes of St. Louis followed with 182 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Real Estate 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.