Missouri Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Missouri posted 4 WARN Act notices in January 2026, affecting an estimated 352 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to December and down 54% versus January 2025. The average filing covered 88 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 106 |
| Other | 1 | 104 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 94 |
| Transportation | 1 | 48 |
The Information & Technology sector saw the heaviest impact with 106 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Other reported 104 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2 | 210 |
| Dunklin | 1 | 94 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 48 |
Jackson absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 210 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 2 | 210 |
| Kennett | 1 | 94 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 48 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Missouri this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TelaForce | Kansas City | 106 | ||
| TelaForce | Kansas City | 104 | ||
| Greenbrier Manufacturing | Kennett | 94 | ||
| National Aviation Services (NAS) | St. Louis | 48 |
The largest notice was filed by TelaForce at its Kansas City facility, reporting 106 affected workers. TelaForce followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Missouri, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Information & Technology 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.