Missouri Layoffs — January 2026
Employers in Missouri filed 4 WARN Act notices in January 2026, impacting roughly 352 workers — representing a pullback from 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 led the way in workforce reductions with 106 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Other reported 104 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 2 | 210 |
| Dunklin | 1 | 94 |
| Saint Louis City | 1 | 48 |
Jackson was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 single largest action involved TelaForce at its Kansas City facility, reporting 106 affected workers. TelaForce followed with 104 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores 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.