Missouri Layoffs — September 2011
Employers in Missouri logged 3 WARN Act notices in September 2011, involving roughly 455 workers — falling below August and up 9000% versus September 2010. The average filing covered 152 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 337 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 65 |
The Accommodation & Food sector dominated layoff filings with 337 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Arts & Entertainment reported 65 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 1 | 337 |
| Stone | 1 | 65 |
| Pulaski | 1 | 53 |
Jackson bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 337 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 1 | 337 |
| Kimberling City | 1 | 65 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | 1 | 53 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 402 |
| Closure | 1 | 53 |
Closures accounted for 12% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Crown Center | Kansas City | 337 | Layoff | |
| Silverleaf Club | Kimberling City | 65 | Layoff | |
| Penn Enterprises | Fort Leonard Wood | 53 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at Hyatt Regency Crown Center at its Kansas City facility, reporting 337 affected workers. Silverleaf Club followed with 65 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Accommodation & Food 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.