Missouri Layoffs — May 2025
Employers in Missouri submitted 1 WARN Act notices in May 2025, putting at risk an estimated 257 workers — down from April and down 37% versus May 2024. The average filing covered 257 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 257 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 257 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 257 |
Jackson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 257 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Holden | 1 | 257 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 257 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student | Holden | 257 | Layoff |
Topping the list was First Student at its Holden facility, reporting 257 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Transportation 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.