Missouri Layoffs — July 2025
Employers in Missouri submitted 6 WARN Act notices in July 2025, putting at risk an estimated 310 workers — down from June and up 94% versus July 2024. The average filing covered 52 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 102 |
| Transportation | 1 | 75 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 72 |
| Retail | 1 | 61 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 102 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Transportation reported 75 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2 | 164 |
| Jackson | 1 | 75 |
| Audrain | 1 | 61 |
| Adair | 1 | 7 |
| Central | 1 | 3 |
Saint Louis was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 164 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 2 | 164 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 75 |
| Mexico | 1 | 61 |
| Kirksville | 2 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 143 |
| Layoff | 1 | 75 |
Closures accounted for 46% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists | St. Louis | 92 | ||
| Priority Yard & Train | Kansas City | 75 | Layoff | |
| Panera | St. Louis | 72 | Closure | |
| Home Depot | Mexico | 61 | Closure | |
| Hollister | Kirksville | 7 | Closure | |
| Hollister | Kirksville | 3 | Closure |
Topping the list was ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists at its St. Louis facility, reporting 92 affected workers. Priority Yard & Train followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.